Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Other Name is WB5000

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ25W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm A170 was manufactured 11 months before the HZ25W and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 scores vs the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Samsung HZ25W
Fujifilm A170 | HZ25W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm A170
HZ25W | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Samsung HZ25W
Fujifilm A170 | HZ25W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions 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 A170 vs Samsung HZ25W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the HZ25W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and HZ25W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and HZ25W.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung HZ25W to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Samsung HZ25W |
Also called as | - | WB5000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 140g (0.31 lb) | 428g (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $80 | $350 |