FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX100V 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 | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX100V Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing S2500HD and HX100V, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from FujiFilm and Sony. Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but FujiFilm S2500HD has a 12.0 MP and Sony HX100V has a 16.0 MP resolution. FujiFilm S2500HD was introduced to market in July 2010 and Sony HX100V was launched in October 2011. There is 16 months difference between S2500HD and HX100V so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger HX100V, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX100V 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

Sony HX100V Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-10-21

16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200

27-810 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Tilting Screen

Electronic viewfinder

10 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in GPS

577g. 122 x 87 x 93 mm

Sony HX100V was replaced by Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD (FinePix S2600HD)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX100V compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V

Weight	337 g vs 577 g	240 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area	2.34µm² vs 1.76µm²	32% larger pixel area

Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V over FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD

LCD Screen	Tilting vs Fixed Type	Flexible shooting positions
GPS	BuiltIn vs None	track your location
Max Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 12 MP	33% more pixels
Max ISO	3.200 vs 1.600	100% 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	10.0fps vs 1.0fps	9 fps faster
Focal Length - Wide	27mm vs 28mm	1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	810mm vs 504mm	306 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	30× vs 18×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	2.80 vs 3.10	faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage	12.7m vs 4.4m	8.3m longer range
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Video

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V

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
Viewfinder	Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic)	Better framing and control
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele	504mm vs 810mm	Very good Telezoom

Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V

External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX100V: 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 Sony HX100V 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 HX100V has external dimensions of 122 x 87 x 93 mm (4.8 x 3.43 x 3.66″) and weighs 577 g (1.27 lb / 20.35 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX100V. FujiFilm S2500HD is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 12mm narrower, 14mm shorter and 12mm thinner than Sony HX100V.

Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX100V Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX100V.

Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX100V Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX100V.

Top View Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX100V Size

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 (240g ) than the Sony HX100V which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Bridge Cameras

S2500HD

HX100V

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Bridge Cameras

S2500HD

HX100V

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD (FinePix S2600HD) nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V 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

LCD Screen Size and Features

FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX100V's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

On the other hand, Sony HX100V features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the FujiFilm S2500HD has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to HX100V.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX100V: 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, Sony HX100V has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features BIONZ processor.

Below you can see the S2500HD and HX100V sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX100V Cameras

FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX100V have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since FujiFilm S2500HD has 32% larger pixel area compared to Sony HX100V, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony HX100V Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD features a 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 18× zoom lens whereas Sony HX100V features a 27-810 mm F2.8-5.6 30× zoom lens.

Sony HX100V has 1mm wider coverage than the FujiFilm S2500HD. At f2.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Sony HX100V has 306mm longer reach than the FujiFilm S2500HD. Both cameras has a max aperture of f5.60 at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2500HD

HX100V

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2500HD

HX100V

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2500HD

HX100V

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2500HD

HX100V

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

Average

What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX100V Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony HX100V 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

Sony HX100V 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
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony HX100V 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
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
27 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Sony HX100V for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

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
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
810 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sony HX100V 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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30.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
577g
Body Thickness 93mm
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony HX100V 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
Built-in GPS
27 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
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 Sony HX100V: 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 Sony HX100V, 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 Sony HX100V 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

Sony HX100V

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #62 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #608 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Sony HX100V is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats FujiFilm S2500HD in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose FujiFilm S2500HD. Otherwise, Sony HX100V is the better camera overall.

Sony HX100V vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Brand	FujiFilm	Sony
Announced	2010-07-06	2011-10-21
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	SLR-like (bridge)
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	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	4608 x 3456
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	9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-504 mm (18×)	27-810 mm (30×)
Max Aperture	F3.1-5.6	F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range	2cm	n/a
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Tilting
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	230k dots	921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
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	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.40 m	12.70 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, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	337g	577g
Dimensions	110 x 73 x 81mm	122 x 87 x 93mm
Battery Life	n/a	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction