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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S3250
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Other Name is WB5000
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was manufactured 7 months after the HZ25W so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S3200 scores against the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Samsung HZ25W

 S3200 HZ25W 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the FujiFilm S3200

 HZ25W S3200 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung HZ25W

 S3200 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S3200 features exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S3200 versus the HZ25W.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and HZ25W is 67 and 70 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and HZ25W.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S3200 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger S3200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Street photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
54
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung HZ25W
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as FinePix S3250 WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 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 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)
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 life 300 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $190 $350