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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2900HD
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2800HD was brought out 5 months prior to the HZ25W so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S2800HD scores against the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Samsung HZ25W

 S2800HD HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 HZ25W S2800HD 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung HZ25W

 S2800HD HZ25W 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD provides external dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S2800HD vs the HZ25W.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and HZ25W is 75 and 70 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and HZ25W.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm S2800HD to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography details
Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
60
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography information
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung HZ25W
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as FinePix S2900HD WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 437g (0.96 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $260 $350