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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Canon A2200 Comparison

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FujiFilm S2500HD

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Canon A2200 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: FujiFilm S2500HD, which was introduced in July 2010 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Canon A2200, which was introduced in January 2011 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. There is only 6 months difference between S2500HD and A2200 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon A2200 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-07-06
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600 ( expands to 3200)
  • 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 337g. 110 x 73 x 81 mm
  • Also known as FinePix S2600HD

Canon A2200 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-01-05
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 28-112 mm F2.8-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 135g. 93 x 57 x 24 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon A2200 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD over Canon PowerShot A2200
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1600s faster mechanical shutter
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
504mm vs 112mm 392 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
18× vs 4× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Tele
5.60 vs 5.90 faster lens at tele


Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot A2200 over FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
14 MP vs 12 MP 16% more pixels
Weight
135 g vs 337 g 202 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.10 faster lens at wide

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Canon PowerShot A2200
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Canon PowerShot A2200
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
1.0fps vs 1.0fps Slow shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Canon A2200: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon A2200 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 A2200 has external dimensions of 93 x 57 x 24 mm (3.66 x 2.24 x 0.94″) and weighs 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon A2200. Canon A2200 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 16mm shorter and 57mm thinner than FujiFilm S2500HD.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Canon A2200 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon A2200 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon A2200.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Canon A2200 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon A2200 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon A2200 is significantly lighter (202g ) than the FujiFilm S2500HD which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S2500HD
A2200
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S2500HD
A2200
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD (FinePix S2600HD) nor Canon PowerShot A2200 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, 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 Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

FujiFilm S2500HD's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon A2200's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Canon A2200: Sensor Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Canon A2200 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology processor.

Below you can see the S2500HD and A2200 sensor size comparison.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Canon A2200 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon A2200 Cameras


FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon A2200 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Canon A2200 Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD features a 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 18× zoom lens whereas Canon A2200 features a 28-112 mm F2.8-5.9 4× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, Canon A2200 is faster than FujiFilm S2500HD at this focal length. On the tele end, FujiFilm S2500HD has 392mm longer reach than the Canon A2200. At f5.60, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2500HD
A2200
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S2500HD
A2200
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S2500HD
A2200
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S2500HD
A2200
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
Average
What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon A2200 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon A2200 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

FujiFilm S2500HD for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon A2200 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon A2200 for Street Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Canon A2200 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
504 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 280 shots
112 mm Tele Lens
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon A2200 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
18.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
337g
Body Thickness 81mm
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Compact Body
135g
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon A2200 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Canon A2200: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon A2200, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon A2200 scores compare:

FujiFilm S2500HD
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #98 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #775 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Canon A2200
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #403 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #1092 out of 1226 in all Cameras

FujiFilm S2500HD has a higher Overall Score than the Canon A2200 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Canon A2200 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Canon PowerShot A2200
Brand FujiFilm Canon
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-01-05
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor
Type CCD CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 1,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 3200 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-504 mm (18×) 28-112 mm (4×)
Max Aperture F3.1-5.6 F2.8-5.9
Macro Focus Range 2cm 3cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 2.7"
Resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Coverage 99% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/1600s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.40 m 4.00 m
Max Flash Sync s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 1.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 337g 135g
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm 93 x 57 x 24mm
Battery Life n/a 280 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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