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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2600HD
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
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was launched around the same time to the HZ25W which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S2500HD scores vs the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung HZ25W

 S2500HD HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 HZ25W S2500HD 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung HZ25W

 S2500HD HZ25W 
IntroducedJuly 2010July 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD has outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S2500HD vs the HZ25W.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and HZ25W is 78 and 70 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and HZ25W.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
has manual focus
supports RAW files
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
52
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung HZ25W
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Samsung HZ25W
Also called FinePix S2600HD WB5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $350