Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony A390 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). Sony A390 has external dimensions of 128 x 97 x 86 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 3.39″) and weighs 549 g (1.21 lb / 19.37 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the FujiFilm S2500HD and the Sony A390. FujiFilm S2500HD is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 18mm narrower, 24mm shorter and 5mm thinner than Sony A390. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since FujiFilm S2500HD has a built-in lens but Sony A390 doesn't. Once you put a lens on A390, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony A390.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony A390.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
FujiFilm S2500HD is significantly lighter (212g ) than the Sony A390 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 A390, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD (FinePix S2600HD) nor Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, 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 DSLR Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
FujiFilm S2500HD's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony A390's 2.7 screen.