FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica X2 Comparison

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FujiFilm S2500HD

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

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16 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) CMOS Sensor

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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica X2 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 Leica X2, which was introduced in May 2012 is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 16.0MP APS-C sensor. There is 22 months difference between S2500HD and X2 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger X2, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm S2500HD and Leica X2 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

Leica X2 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-05-10

16MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 12500

36 mm f2.80 Prime Lens

2.7" Fixed Type Screen

5 fps continuous shooting

No Video Mode

345g. 124 x 69 x 52 mm

Replaced Leica X1 Compare

Leica X2 was replaced by Leica X Vario. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Leica X Vario vs Leica X2
Leica X Vario vs FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD (FinePix S2600HD)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm S2500HD and Leica X2 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD over Leica X2

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs None	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Viewfinder	Electronic vs Electronic (Optional)	Better framing and control
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.7"	0.3 inches larger display
Weight	337 g vs 345 g	8 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide	28mm vs 36mm	8 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	504mm vs 36mm	468 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	18× vs 1×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720 vs None	Higher Resolution Video

Reasons to choose Leica X2 over FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD

External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 12 MP	33% more pixels
Max ISO	12.500 vs 1.600	681% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting	5.0fps vs 1.0fps	4 fps faster
Max Aperture - Wide	2.80 vs 3.10	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	2.80 vs 5.60	faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area	23.19µm² vs 2.34µm²	891% larger pixel area

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Leica X2

Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control

Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Leica X2

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.7"	Small display
LCD Screen Resolution	230k dots vs 230k dots	Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions
AE Bracketing	No vs No	Not good for multi-exposure HDR

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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica X2: 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 Leica X2 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). Leica X2 has external dimensions of 124 x 69 x 52 mm (4.88 x 2.72 x 2.05″) and weighs 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Leica X2. Leica X2 is 4mm shorter and 29mm thinner than FujiFilm S2500HD but it is also 14mm wider.

Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Leica X2 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Leica X2.

Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Leica X2 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Leica X2.

Top View Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Leica X2 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. FujiFilm S2500HD is 8g lighter than the Leica X2 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S2500HD

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S2500HD

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD (FinePix S2600HD) nor Leica X2 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 Leica X2's 2.7" screen.

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

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica X2: 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, Leica X2 has a 16.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the S2500HD and X2 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Leica X2 Cameras

As seen above, Leica X2 has a 13.3x Larger sensor area than FujiFilm S2500HD. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica X2 Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD features a 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 18× zoom lens whereas Leica X2 features a 36 mm F2.8 Prime lens.

It is not easy to compare a prime lens with a zoom lens. FujiFilm S2500HD's zoom lens provides a great flexibility compared to Leica X2's 36mm fixed focal length lens. On the other hand, X2's prime lens makes it a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens. On the tele end, FujiFilm S2500HD has 468mm longer reach than the Leica X2. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Leica X2 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2500HD

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

S2500HD

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

S2500HD

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

S2500HD

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

Average

What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2500HD and Leica X2 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2500HD and Leica X2 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

Leica X2 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

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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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Street Photography

GOOD

Leica X2 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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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
Optional External Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
36 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Leica X2 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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RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
11 Focus Points
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
36 mm Tele Lens
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Leica X2 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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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
345g
Body Thickness 52mm
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Landscape Photography

POOR

Leica X2 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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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
36 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica X2: 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 Leica X2, 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 Leica X2 scores compare:

FujiFilm S2500HD

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #98 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #774 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Leica X2

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #48 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #500 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Leica X2 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats FujiFilm S2500HD in all criteria.
It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

Leica X2 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD	Leica X2
Brand	FujiFilm	Leica
Announced	2010-07-06	2012-05-10
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	APS-C
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	23.6 x 15.8 mm
Area	28.07mm²	372.88mm²
Megapixels	12 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	4928 x 3264
Max Native Light sensitivity	1,600 ISO	12,500 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	11
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-504 mm (18×)	36 mm (1×)
Max Aperture	F3.1-5.6	F2.8
Macro Focus Range	2cm	30cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	2.7"
Resolution	230k dots	230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic (optional)
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	No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.40 m	n/a
Max Flash Sync	s	n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	5.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	None
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	337g	345g
Dimensions	110 x 73 x 81mm	124 x 69 x 52mm
Battery Life	n/a	450 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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