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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and HZ25W (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was brought out 2 years after the HZ25W which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades vs the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm HS35EXR HZ25W 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 HZ25W Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm HS35EXR HZ25W 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR features outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the HZ25W.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HZ25W is 59 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HZ25W.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS35EXR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography features
56
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
34
manual focus
exports RAW files
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
55
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (687g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
55
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography features
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography features
53
better than average battery power (600 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (600 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Samsung HZ25W
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Samsung HZ25W
Other name - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 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 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
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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 focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lb) 428 grams (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 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 600 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 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
Cost at launch $380 $350