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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung NX1000 Comparison

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FujiFilm S2500HD

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

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20 MP | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) CMOS Sensor

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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung NX1000 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 Samsung NX1000, which was introduced in April 2012 is a Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a 20.0MP APS-C sensor. There is 21 months difference between S2500HD and NX1000 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger NX1000, especially in sensor tech.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung NX1000 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

Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-04-19
  • 20MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 8 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 222g. 114 x 63 x 37 mm

Samsung NX1000 was replaced by Samsung NX1100. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX1000
Samsung NX1100 vs FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD (FinePix S2600HD)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung NX1000 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD over Samsung NX1000
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control


Reasons to choose Samsung NX1000 over FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
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
20 MP vs 12 MP 66% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 1.600 700% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
921k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
8.0fps vs 1.0fps 7 fps faster
Weight
222 g vs 337 g 115 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area
18.48µm2 vs 2.34µm2 689% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Samsung NX1000
Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Samsung NX1000
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung NX1000: 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 Samsung NX1000 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). Samsung NX1000 has external dimensions of 114 x 63 x 37 mm (4.49 x 2.48 x 1.46″) and weighs 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung NX1000. Samsung NX1000 is 10mm shorter and 44mm thinner than FujiFilm S2500HD but it is also 4mm wider. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since FujiFilm S2500HD has a built-in lens but Samsung NX1000 doesn't. Once you put a lens on NX1000, its thickness will increase significantly.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung NX1000 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung NX1000 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung NX1000.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung NX1000 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung NX1000 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung NX1000.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung NX1000 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung NX1000 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung NX1000 is significantly lighter (115g ) than the FujiFilm S2500HD 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 NX1000, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD (FinePix S2600HD) nor Samsung NX1000 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 Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung NX1000'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 Samsung NX1000: 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, Samsung NX1000 has a 20.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Samsung NX1000's sensor provides 8MP more than FujiFilm S2500HD's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the S2500HD and NX1000 sensor size comparison.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung NX1000 Cameras


As seen above, Samsung NX1000 has a 13.1x 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.

What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung NX1000 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung NX1000 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

Samsung NX1000 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
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 (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Street Photography

GOOD

Samsung NX1000 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 (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung NX1000 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
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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Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
15 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung NX1000 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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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
222g
Medium size Body
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Landscape Photography

POOR

Samsung NX1000 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
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 (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung NX1000: 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 Samsung NX1000, 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 Samsung NX1000 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
Samsung NX1000
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #74 out of 128 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #335 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Samsung NX1000 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

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Samsung NX1000 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Samsung NX1000
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Announced 2010-07-06 2012-04-19
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch APS-C
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 23.5 x 15.7 mm
Area 28.07mm2 368.95mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 12,800 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 15
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens Focal Range 28-504 mm (18×) no lens
Max Aperture F3.1-5.6 no lens
Macro Focus Range 2cm no lens
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Coverage 99% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.40 m no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync s 1/180s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 8.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 337g 222g
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm 114 x 63 x 37mm
Battery Life n/a 320 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 72
DxO Color Depth not tested 22.8
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.4
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 840
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