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ProductCode: fujifilm_s2500hd
Award: ""
ImageURL: /files/p/products/fujifilm_s2500hd/b52768755d644452bac06822ebe67c83.png
Name: FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD (FinePix S2600HD)
ShortSpecs:
    - 12 megapixels
    - 3″ screen
    - 28 – 504 mm (18×)
ReviewScore: 56
URL: /products/fujifilm/compacts/fujifilm_s2500hd
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: The Fujifilm FinePix S2500HD  is a lightweight, DSLR-styled superzoom compact camera with a 12MP image-stabilized sensor, and wide angle 18x optical zoom lens starting at 28mm. The S2500HD features a 3 inch LCD screen, and an electronic viewfinder. Along with its peers, the S1600 and S1800, the S2500HD also features HD video recording, with HD output. The S2500HD is one of the cheapest cameras in its class but in our testing we have found that in most areas it's also the worst performer. While you would expect a slightly more modest feature set from a camera that is targeted at the budget-conscious user, the inconsistent exposure and and other image quality issues are more serious. The S2500HD's automatic systems aren't reliable enough and require manual intervention more often than we would like.
    ProductPhotos:
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    ReviewSummary:
        GoodFor: Photographers on a very tight budget who want the smallest possible superzoom camera
        NotSoGoodFor: low light shooting, anything that requires snappy operation and/or reliable focus and exposure
        Conclusion: The S2500 is the cheapest camera in this test but also in most areas the weakest performer. It's by no means terrible but there are simply better alternatives available.
    ASIN:
        - B003846DS8
        - B00342UTPW
Specs:
    AEBracketing: ""
    Announced: Feb 2, 2010
    AperturePriority: "Yes"
    ArticulatedLCD: Fixed
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Single
        - Continuous
        - Live View
    AutofocusAssistLamp: ""
    Battery: AA
    BatteryDescription: 4 x AA batteries (Alkaline, NiMH or Lithium)
    BatteryLifeCIPA: ""
    BodyType: SLR-like (bridge)
    BoostedISOMaximum: "3200"
    BoostedISOMinimum: ""
    BuiltInFlash: "Yes"
    BuyingOptions: Check prices
    ColorFilterArray: ""
    ColorSpace: ""
    ContinuousDrive: 1.3 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: "Yes"
    DigitalZoom: Yes (6.3x)
    Dimensions: 110 x 73 x 81 mm (4.33 x 2.89 x 3.19″)
    DriveModes: ""
    EffectivePixels: 12 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: "No"
    ExposureCompensation: ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExposureModes: ""
    ExternalFlash: "No"
    FileFormat: ""
    FlashModes: Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
    FlashRange: 4.40 m
    FocalLengthEquiv: 28–504 mm
    Format: Motion JPEG
    GPS: ""
    GPSNotes: ""
    HDMI: "Yes"
    HeadphonePort: ""
    ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (3200 with boost)
    ImageRatioWh: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    ImageStabilization: Sensor-shift
    ImageStabilizationNotes: ""
    JPEGQualityLevels: Fine, Normal
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MSRP: ""
    MacroFocusRange: 2 cm (0.79″)
    ManualExposureMode: "Yes"
    ManualFocus: "No"
    MaxResolution: 4000 x 3000
    MaximumAperture: F3.1–5.6
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/2000 sec
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
    Microphone: Mono
    MicrophonePort: ""
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 8 sec
    NormalFocusRange: 40 cm (15.75″)
    OpticalZoom: 18×
    OrientationSensor: "Yes"
    OtherResolutions: 4000 x 2664, 4000 x 224, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1864, 2816 x 1584, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080
    Processor: ""
    RemoteControl: "No"
    Resolutions: 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
    ReviewPreview: "56%DPReview score\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Read group review ...\n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Jul 6, 2010"
    SceneModes: ""
    ScreenDots: 230,000
    ScreenSize: 3″
    ScreenType: ""
    SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 10 sec)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: ""
    SensorSize: 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
    SensorType: CCD
    ShutterPriority: "Yes"
    Speaker: ""
    StorageIncluded: 23 MB Internal
    StorageTypes: SD/SDHC, Internal
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: ""
    TouchScreen: "No"
    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    UncompressedFormat: "No"
    VideographyNotes: ""
    ViewfinderCoverage: 99%
    ViewfinderResolution: ""
    ViewfinderType: Electronic
    WBBracketing: ""
    WeightIncBatteries: 337 g (0.74 lb / 11.89 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "6"
    Wireless: ""
    WirelessNotes: ""