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FujiFilm XP10 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
32
Overall
33

FujiFilm XP10 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix XP11
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP30
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm XP10 and Samsung HZ25W, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was announced 5 months prior to the HZ25W so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the XP10 matches up against the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Samsung HZ25W

 XP10 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the FujiFilm XP10

 HZ25W XP10 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Samsung HZ25W

 XP10 HZ25W 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm XP10 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the XP10 compared to the HZ25W.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XP10 and HZ25W.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
manual focus
saves RAW files
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
59
environment proofing
lighter than others (135 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography information
29
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
59
lighter than others (135g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
51
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
27
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
43
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than others (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Samsung HZ25W
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as FinePix XP11 WB5000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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), 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $175 $350