FujiFilm S2500HD

FujiFilm S2500HD is FujiFilm's Small Sensor Superzoom digital camera first launched on July of 2010. The camera houses a 12MP, CCD 1/2.3" size sensor with a max resolution of 4000 x 3000. The camera is known as "FinePix S2600HD" in certain regions.

The S2500HD places at #225 out of 244 in Small Sensor Superzoom cameras & over all #1004 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our collection. You should try our Smart camera search to get camera listings based on your customized criteria.

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The FujiFilm S2500HD has a history of related digital cameras. Below, you can check out all previous and more recent models along with key features.

You can view the S2500HD from different angles in the gallery here.

Here is a list of advantages and drawbacks of the FujiFilm S2500HD based on factors that are normally considered useful in a digital camera.

The sensor measurement in the FujiFilm S2500HD is 6.17mm x 4.55mm (1/2.3"). The 28 mm² sensor can capture 4000 x 3000 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. The camera features Image Stabilization (Sensor-shift). Optical stabilization is more effective than digital stabilization as the latter might cause cropping.

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The CCD sensor has 12 megapixels and delivers a standard ISO range of 100 - 1600. The ISO can be extended electronically to a maximum of 3200. Unfortunately, RAW photos are not supported therefore you have less margin for error.

The image below shows the S2500HD's sensor size compared to other popular sizes. The S2500HD sensor has a crop factor of 5.8 and is pointed out in green.

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To get a sense of different aspect ratios, you can refer to the graphic below.

FujiFilm S2500HD has a weight of 0.74 pounds (337 grams or 11.89 ounces) & the overall size of the camera is 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2"). The weight of typical Small Sensor Superzoom camera is 387 grams so the FujiFilm S2500HD is less heavy than its rivals.

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Below is a photo of the FujiFilm S2500HD alongside a soda to help you to get a feel for its size.

The top view here will show the button layout on the S2500HD.

The S2500HD features an inbuilt lens with a focal range of 28-504mm giving it a 18.0 x zoom which is outstanding and can allow you to zoom right in.

At it's widest 28mm, the lens features an aperture of f3.1 and that's quite sluggish and not good for low light circumstances and you will find it difficult to get a shallow depth of field. You will probably also need to up your ISO giving you noisy shots. On the long end, 504mm is great zoom and comes at f5.6 making it very sluggish and you would have to choose slower shutter speeds.

The S2500HD has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• HDMI Yes

Digital cameras that include NFC and Bluetooth connectivity can be controlled wirelessly via smartphones. You will be able to send files and usually adjust settings without the hassle of connecting directly with the camera.

Many apps also stream a Liveview and hit the shutter in case you are not close to the camera. If the camera boasts a HDMI port, it can be attached to an external screen. A good number of cameras will allow you to charge the battery pack through the USB port.

The max video quality in the FujiFilm S2500HD is 1280 x 720 and you can save in Motion JPEG file format. 720p is low for today's standards. You should really strive for a minimum FUll HD quality for good video. The body does not have a microphone and headphone jack which means that you get zero control over the sound. It is probably best to purchase a different camera if you need decent sound for your videos.

There is no environment proofing for the FujiFilm S2500HD so you have to be careful in rainy or dusty conditions.

The FujiFilm S2500HD is equipped with a 3" fixed screen with a resolution of 230k dots.

Please note that the screen has no touch support.

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The ViewFinder details for FujiFilm S2500HD are below:

• ViewFinder Electronic
• ViewFinder Coverage 99 percent

For bright outdoor conditions that make the camera displays washed out and hard to see, viewfinders can be very helpful.

FujiFilm S2500HD can shoot continuously at 1.0 frames per second. The maximum shutter speed is 1/2000 sec.

FujiFilm S2500HD features just built-in flash with no external flash support.

FujiFilm S2500HD features only Contrast Based Autofocus & doesn't have Phase Detect Autofocus. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot quicker and exact than Contrast Based autofocusing.

FujiFilm S2500HD doesn't have manual focusing. Manual focusing is good for low light occasions or you want more exact focus control.

The usual Small Sensor Superzoom camera battery life is 316. Fujifilm HS35EXR has got the maximum (600) battery life for this group of cameras.

Below is a collection of Small Sensor Superzoom cameras that come with the highest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Fujifilm HS35EXR
S2500HD vs Fujifilm HS35EXR600 yesnono

Nikon B500
S2500HD vs B500600 nonoyes

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Nikon L840
S2500HD vs L840590 noyesno

Panasonic FZ200
S2500HD vs FZ200540 yesnono

Leica V-Lux 4
S2500HD vs V-Lux 4540 yesnono

The following bar chart shows a summary of the FujiFilm S2500HD for various types of photography. To see more, scroll to the specific paragraph below.

The FujiFilm S2500HD has a rating of 21 which is horrible, and means the camera is simply not appropriate for portrait images. Taking portrait images favors greatly towards sensor dimension, support for RAW files and potential to use external lighting.

Getting a modest points total of 49, the FujiFilm S2500HD is reasonably acceptable to buy for street photography. A decent street photography camera comes with a perfect balance of image quality and portability.

A horrible sports photography points tally of 34 suggests the FujiFilm S2500HD is simply not appropriate for taking photos of sports. A camera must have excellent autofocus and shutter speeds for sports photography.

Size is extremely crucial in selecting a travel camera. Overall, the FujiFilm S2500HD gets a decent 55 for a travel camera which makes it somewhat suitable to take with you on your trips.

When you are planning to choose a digital camera for landscape photography, the most essential factor will be image quality. The FujiFilm S2500HD and it's horrible grade of 36 for a landscape camera is simply not appropriate within the current marketplace.

A vlogging camera should really offer a articulating display screen, mic input and preferably IBIS. Considering all things, the FujiFilm S2500HD is simply not appropriate as a vlog camera as it gets a horrible score of 25.

If you are trying to find replacements to the S2500HD, below is a collection of the top placed cameras that fall in to the class of Small Sensor Superzoom.

The line graph underneath will give you a bird's eye view of the S2500HD vs it's highest rated competitors mentioned previously.

These are various other cameras you may look at as alternate options. To look at a complete comparison, visit the "compare" link.