Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon 1100D side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. FujiFilm S2500HD has external dimensions of 110 x 73 x 81 mm (4.33 x 2.89 x 3.19″) and weighs 337 g (0.74 lb / 11.89 oz) (including batteries). Canon 1100D has external dimensions of 130 x 100 x 78 mm (5.12 x 3.94 x 3.07″) and weighs 495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the FujiFilm S2500HD and the Canon 1100D. FujiFilm S2500HD is 20mm narrower and 27mm shorter than Canon 1100D but it is also 3mm thicker. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since FujiFilm S2500HD has a built-in lens but Canon 1100D doesn't. Once you put a lens on 1100D, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon 1100D.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon 1100D.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
FujiFilm S2500HD is significantly lighter (158g ) than the Canon 1100D which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on 1100D, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD (FinePix S2600HD) nor Canon EOS 1100D (EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing Top DSLR Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
FujiFilm S2500HD's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon 1100D's 2.7" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.