FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB750 Comparison

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FujiFilm S2500HD

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

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Samsung WB750

13 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB750 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing S2500HD and WB750, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from FujiFilm and Samsung. Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but FujiFilm S2500HD has a 12.0 MP and Samsung WB750 has a 13.0 MP resolution. FujiFilm S2500HD was introduced to market in July 2010 and Samsung WB750 was launched in September 2011. There is 14 months difference between S2500HD and WB750 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger WB750, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung WB750 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 WB750 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-09-01

13MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200

24-432 mm F3.2-5.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

10 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

440fps High-Speed Video

193g. 105 x 59 x 25 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung WB750 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD over Samsung WB750

Viewfinder	Electronic vs None	Better framing and control
Focal Length - Tele	504mm vs 432mm	72 mm longer tele reach
Max Aperture - Wide	3.10 vs 3.20	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	5.60 vs 5.80	faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage	4.4m vs 3.3m	1.1m longer range

Reasons to choose Samsung WB750 over FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD

Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution	13 MP vs 12 MP	8% more pixels
Max ISO	3.200 vs 1.600	100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution	460k dots vs 230k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 1.0fps	9 fps faster
Weight	193 g vs 337 g	144 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 28mm	4 mm wider coverage
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Video

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Samsung WB750

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Optical	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
Focal Length - Tele	504mm vs 432mm	Very good Telezoom

Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Samsung WB750

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 Resolution	230k dots vs 460k dots	Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB750: 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 WB750 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 WB750 has external dimensions of 105 x 59 x 25 mm (4.13 x 2.32 x 0.98″) and weighs 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung WB750. Samsung WB750 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 5mm narrower, 14mm shorter and 56mm thinner than FujiFilm S2500HD.

Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung WB750 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung WB750.

Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung WB750 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung WB750.

Top View Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung WB750 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung WB750 is significantly lighter (144g ) than the FujiFilm S2500HD which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S2500HD

WB750

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S2500HD

WB750

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD (FinePix S2600HD) nor Samsung WB750 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 Samsung WB750'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 WB750: 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 WB750 has a 13.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the S2500HD and WB750 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung WB750 Cameras

FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung WB750 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 Samsung WB750 Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD features a 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 18× zoom lens whereas Samsung WB750 features a 24-432 mm F3.2-5.8 18× zoom lens.

Samsung WB750 has 4mm wider coverage than the FujiFilm S2500HD. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.10, FujiFilm S2500HD is faster at widest end. On the tele end, FujiFilm S2500HD has 72mm longer reach than the Samsung WB750. At f5.60, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2500HD

WB750

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S2500HD

WB750

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S2500HD

WB750

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S2500HD

WB750

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

Average

What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung WB750 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung WB750 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 WB750 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
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 13.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

FujiFilm S2500HD for Street Photography

GOOD

Samsung WB750 for Street Photography

GOOD

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
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung WB750 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
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
432 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung WB750 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
193g
18.0X 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

Samsung WB750 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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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 13.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB750: 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 WB750, 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 WB750 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 WB750

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #147 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #661 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Samsung WB750 has a higher Overall Score than the FujiFilm S2500HD and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Samsung WB750 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD	Samsung WB750
Brand	FujiFilm	Samsung
Announced	2010-07-06	2011-09-01
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	Compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	BSI-CMOS
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	13 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	4096 x 3072
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×)	24-432 mm (18×)
Max Aperture	F3.1-5.6	F3.2-5.8
Macro Focus Range	2cm	5cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	230k dots	460k 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	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.40 m	3.30 m
Max Flash Sync	s	n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	10.0 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	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	337g	193g
Dimensions	110 x 73 x 81mm	105 x 59 x 25mm
Battery Life	n/a	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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