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FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix T305
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm T300 and Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The T300 was introduced 13 months later than the HZ25W making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the T300 scores against the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Samsung HZ25W

 T300 HZ25W 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the FujiFilm T300

 HZ25W T300 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Samsung HZ25W

 T300 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T300 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the T300 versus the HZ25W.

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and HZ25W is 94 and 70 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the T300 and HZ25W.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm T300 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern T300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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manual focus
saves RAW formats
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography details
Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm T300
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
36
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Samsung HZ25W
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as FinePix T305 WB5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 life 180 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
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