FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm XP30 Comparison

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FujiFilm S2500HD

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

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

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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm XP30 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 Fujifilm XP30, which was introduced in August 2011 is a Waterproof camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. There is 13 months difference between S2500HD and XP30 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger XP30, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm XP30 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

Fujifilm XP30 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-08-16

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200

28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

2.7" Fixed Type Screen

1 fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

Built-in GPS

165g. 99 x 68 x 24 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Compare

Fujifilm XP30 was replaced by Fujifilm FinePix XP50. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 vs FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD (FinePix S2600HD)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm XP30 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD over Fujifilm FinePix XP30

Viewfinder	Electronic vs None	Better framing and control
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.7"	0.3 inches larger display
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele	504mm vs 140mm	364 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	18× vs 5×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	3.10 vs 3.90	faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage	4.4m vs 3.1m	1.3m longer range

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix XP30 over FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD

GPS	BuiltIn vs None	track your location
Max Sensor Resolution	14 MP vs 12 MP	16% more pixels
Max ISO	3.200 vs 1.600	100% higher Max ISO
Weight	165 g vs 337 g	172 g lighter
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele	4.90 vs 5.60	faster lens at tele

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Fujifilm FinePix XP30

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light

Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Fujifilm FinePix XP30

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

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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm XP30: 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 Fujifilm XP30 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). Fujifilm XP30 has external dimensions of 99 x 68 x 24 mm (3.9 x 2.68 x 0.94″) and weighs 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm XP30. Fujifilm XP30 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 11mm narrower, 5mm shorter and 57mm thinner than FujiFilm S2500HD.

Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm XP30 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm XP30.

Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm XP30 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm XP30.

Top View Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm XP30 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm XP30 is significantly lighter (172g ) than the FujiFilm S2500HD which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

S2500HD

XP30

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

S2500HD

XP30

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

FujiFilm S2500HD's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Fujifilm XP30's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm XP30: 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, Fujifilm XP30 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Below you can see the S2500HD and XP30 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm XP30 Cameras

FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm XP30 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 Fujifilm XP30 Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD features a 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 18× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm XP30 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.10, FujiFilm S2500HD is faster than Fujifilm XP30 at this focal length. On the tele end, FujiFilm S2500HD has 364mm longer reach than the Fujifilm XP30. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Fujifilm XP30 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2500HD

XP30

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S2500HD

XP30

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S2500HD

XP30

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S2500HD

XP30

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

Average

What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm XP30 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2500HD and Fujifilm XP30 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

Fujifilm XP30 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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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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

Fujifilm XP30 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

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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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XP30 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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Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
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
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XP30 for Daily Photography

GOOD

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
165g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X 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

Fujifilm XP30 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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Environmental Sealings
Built-in GPS
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
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Fujifilm XP30: 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 Fujifilm XP30, 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 Fujifilm XP30 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

Fujifilm XP30

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #207 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #785 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XP30 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD	Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Brand	FujiFilm	Fujifilm
Announced	2010-07-06	2011-08-16
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	3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	3200 ISO	-
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 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	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-504 mm (18×)	28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F3.1-5.6	F3.9-4.9
Macro Focus Range	2cm	9cm
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	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.40 m	3.10 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	Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	337g	165g
Dimensions	110 x 73 x 81mm	99 x 68 x 24mm
Battery Life	n/a	200 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction