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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
32
Overall
33

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and HZ25W (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was announced 19 months after the HZ25W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores against the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm HS30EXR HZ25W 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 19 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 HZ25W Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm HS30EXR HZ25W 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung HZ25W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the HZ25W.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and HZ25W is 59 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and HZ25W.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS30EXR provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
55
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2")
33
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
55
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
51
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging details
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung HZ25W
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 5.60 m
Flash options 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 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
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $430 $350