FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus XZ-1 Comparison

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FujiFilm S2500HD

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

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10 MP | 1/1.63" (8.07 x 5.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus XZ-1 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 Olympus XZ-1, which was introduced in January 2011 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 10.0MP 1/1.63-inch sensor. There is only 7 months difference between S2500HD and XZ-1 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 Olympus XZ-1 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

1.0fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

337g. 110 x 73 x 81 mm

Also known as FinePix S2600HD

Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-01-26

10MP - 1/1.63-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 100 - 6400

28-112 mm F1.8-2.5 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

2.0fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

275g. 111 x 65 x 42 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus XZ-1 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD over Olympus XZ-1

Viewfinder	Electronic vs Electronic (Optional)	Better framing and control
Max Sensor Resolution	12 MP vs 10 MP	19% more pixels
Focal Length - Tele	504mm vs 112mm	392 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	18× vs 4×	more flexible focal coverage

Reasons to choose Olympus XZ-1 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 ISO	6.400 vs 1.600	300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution	614k dots vs 230k dots	166% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting	2.0fps vs 1.0fps	1 fps faster
Weight	275 g vs 337 g	62 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide	1.80 vs 3.10	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	2.50 vs 5.60	faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage	8.6m vs 4.4m	4.2m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area	4.45µm² vs 2.34µm²	90% larger pixel area
Built-in ND Filter	Yes vs No	Use larger aperture under strong light

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Olympus XZ-1

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
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control

Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Olympus XZ-1

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
Continuous Shooting	1.0fps vs 2.0fps	Slow shooting speeds
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 Olympus XZ-1: 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 Olympus XZ-1 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). Olympus XZ-1 has external dimensions of 111 x 65 x 42 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.65″) and weighs 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus XZ-1. Olympus XZ-1 is 8mm shorter and 39mm thinner than FujiFilm S2500HD but it is also 1mm wider.

Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus XZ-1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus XZ-1.

Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus XZ-1 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus XZ-1.

Top View Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus XZ-1 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Olympus XZ-1 is significantly lighter (62g ) than the FujiFilm S2500HD which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S2500HD

XZ-1

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S2500HD

XZ-1

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD (FinePix S2600HD) nor Olympus XZ-1 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 and Olympus XZ-1's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.

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

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus XZ-1: 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, Olympus XZ-1 has a 10.0MP 1/1.63-inch (8.07 x 5.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features TruePic V processor.

Below you can see the S2500HD and XZ-1 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus XZ-1 Cameras

As seen above, Olympus XZ-1 has a 1.6x 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 Olympus XZ-1 Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD features a 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 18× zoom lens whereas Olympus XZ-1 features a 28-112 mm F1.8-2.5 4× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Olympus XZ-1 is faster than FujiFilm S2500HD at this focal length. On the tele end, FujiFilm S2500HD has 392mm longer reach than the Olympus XZ-1. However, with a max aperture of f2.50, Olympus XZ-1 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2500HD

XZ-1

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S2500HD

XZ-1

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S2500HD

XZ-1

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S2500HD

XZ-1

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

Average

What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus XZ-1 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus XZ-1 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

Olympus XZ-1 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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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Optional External Viewfinder
Small 1/1.63" (8.07 x 5.56 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Street Photography

GOOD

Olympus XZ-1 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

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
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Optional External Viewfinder
Small 1/1.63" (8.07 x 5.56 mm) sensor
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus XZ-1 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
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
11 Focus Points
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Environmental Sealings
112 mm Tele Lens
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus XZ-1 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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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
275g
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/1.63" (8.07 x 5.56 mm) sensor
Body Thickness 42mm
Read the details

FujiFilm S2500HD for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus XZ-1 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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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/1.63" (8.07 x 5.56 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus XZ-1: 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 Olympus XZ-1, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 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 Olympus XZ-1 scores compare:

FujiFilm S2500HD

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #98 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #787 out of 1235 in all Cameras

Olympus XZ-1

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #32 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #419 out of 1235 in all Cameras

Olympus XZ-1 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

Olympus XZ-1 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD	Olympus XZ-1
Brand	FujiFilm	Olympus
Announced	2010-07-06	2011-01-26
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	Compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	CCD
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/1.63-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	8.07 x 5.56 mm
Area	28.07mm²	44.87mm²
Megapixels	12 megapixels	10 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	3664 x 2752
Max Native Light sensitivity	1,600 ISO	6,400 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×)	28-112 mm (4×)
Max Aperture	F3.1-5.6	F1.8-2.5
Macro Focus Range	2cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3	3"
Resolution	230k dots	614k 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
Built-in Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.40 m	8.60 m (ISO 800)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	2.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
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	275g
Dimensions	110 x 73 x 81mm	111 x 65 x 42mm
Battery Life	n/a	320 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested	34
DxO Color Depth	not tested	18.8
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested	10.4
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested	117
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