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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(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
Samsung HZ25W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm A170 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm A170

 HZ25W Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedJuly 2010July 2009Newer by 11 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm A170 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

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

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Samsung HZ25W
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Samsung HZ25W
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