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FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
32
Overall
33

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below is a extensive review of the FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was announced 7 months later than the HZ25W and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the AX350 grades against the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Samsung HZ25W

 AX350 HZ25W 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the FujiFilm AX350

 HZ25W AX350 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Samsung HZ25W

 AX350 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the AX350 versus the HZ25W.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and HZ25W is 94 and 70 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and HZ25W.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AX350 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger AX350 should have an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
29
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
manual focus
saves RAW files
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
56
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
28
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Samsung HZ25W
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Samsung HZ25W
Alternate name FinePix AX355 WB5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $350