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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and HZ25W (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was unveiled 19 months after the HZ25W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm F660EXR scores versus the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm F660EXR HZ25W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 19 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 HZ25W Fujifilm F660EXR 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm F660EXR HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR features exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR and the HZ25W.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F660EXR and HZ25W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F660EXR and HZ25W.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F660EXR using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F660EXR will give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F660EXR will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
34
manual focus
supports RAW files
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (217 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
69
lighter than others in class (217g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (217 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Samsung HZ25W
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217g (0.48 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 300 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $350