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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony TX20 Comparison

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FujiFilm S2500HD

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

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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony TX20 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 Sony TX20, which was introduced in February 2012 is a Ultracompact camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. There is 20 months difference between S2500HD and TX20 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger TX20, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony TX20 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 TX20 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-02-28
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 25-100 mm F3.5-4.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 133g. 96 x 56 x 18 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony TX20 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-TX20
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1600s faster mechanical shutter
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
504mm vs 100mm 404 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
18× vs 4× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.10 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage
4.4m vs 3.7m 0.7m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
2.34µm2 vs 1.76µm2 32% larger pixel area


Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 over FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
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
922k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 1.0fps 9 fps faster
Weight
133 g vs 337 g 204 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 28mm 3 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Tele
4.60 vs 5.60 faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
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
Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
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
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony TX20: 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 TX20 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 TX20 has external dimensions of 96 x 56 x 18 mm (3.78 x 2.2 x 0.71″) and weighs 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony TX20. Sony TX20 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 14mm narrower, 17mm shorter and 63mm thinner than FujiFilm S2500HD.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony TX20 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony TX20 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony TX20.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony TX20 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony TX20 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony TX20.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony TX20 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony TX20 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony TX20 is significantly lighter (204g ) than the FujiFilm S2500HD which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S2500HD
TX20
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S2500HD
TX20
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of TX20, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to S2500HD.

LCD Screen Size and Features

FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony TX20'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 Sony TX20: 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 TX20 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 TX20 sensor size comparison.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony TX20 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony TX20 Cameras


FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony TX20 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 TX20, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony TX20 Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD features a 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 18× zoom lens whereas Sony TX20 features a 25-100 mm F3.5-4.6 4× zoom lens.

Sony TX20 has 3mm 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 404mm longer reach than the Sony TX20. However, with a max aperture of f4.60, Sony TX20 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2500HD
TX20
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S2500HD
TX20
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S2500HD
TX20
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S2500HD
TX20
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
Average
What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony TX20 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony TX20 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 TX20 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
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony TX20 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
25 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

Sony TX20 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
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sony TX20 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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Compact Body
133g
Body Thickness 18mm
Environmental Sealings
4.0X 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

Sony TX20 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
Environmental Sealings
25 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 Manual Exposure Mode
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony TX20: 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 TX20, 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 TX20 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 TX20
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #13 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #693 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Sony TX20 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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Sony TX20 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Announced 2010-07-06 2012-02-28
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
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 125 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×) 25-100 mm (4×)
Max Aperture F3.1-5.6 F3.5-4.6
Macro Focus Range 2cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Coverage 99% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/1600s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.40 m 3.70 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 133g
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm 96 x 56 x 18mm
Battery Life n/a 250 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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