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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and HZ25W (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was manufactured 2 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up versus the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm F900EXR HZ25W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 32 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 HZ25W Fujifilm F900EXR 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm F900EXR HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F900EXR enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR and the HZ25W.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F900EXR and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F900EXR will render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F900EXR should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2")
34
manual focus
saves RAW files
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography info
Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (232g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2")
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography features
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
55
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
tiny sensor (1/2")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
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lighter than others in class (232g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (260 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
43
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging info
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging info
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (232 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Samsung HZ25W
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-30 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 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 size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 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 life 260 photographs -
Style of battery 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $380 $350