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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5000
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the HZ25W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S1600 scores vs the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung HZ25W

 S1600 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the FujiFilm S1600

 HZ25W S1600 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung HZ25W

 S1600 HZ25W 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S1600 vs the HZ25W.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and HZ25W is 78 and 70 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and HZ25W.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you really should factor the age of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
52
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography details
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung HZ25W
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as FinePix S1770 WB5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $350