FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung HZ25W
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced July 2010
- Other Name is WB5000
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Here is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S2950 was unveiled 7 months later than the HZ25W which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S2950 scores vs the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung HZ25W
| S2950 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | July 2010 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the FujiFilm S2950
| HZ25W | S2950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung HZ25W
| S2950 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S2950 vs the HZ25W.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and HZ25W is 76 and 70 respectively.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and HZ25W.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S2950 to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern S2950 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Samsung HZ25W |
| Also referred to as | FinePix S2990 | WB5000 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Highest 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 437 grams (0.96 lb) | 428 grams (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 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 life | 300 images | - |
| Style of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 4 x 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 |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $330 | $350 |