Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ25W
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35 Features
32 Overall
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched January 2012
(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
- Released July 2010
- Additionally Known as WB5000

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ25W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX500 was launched 19 months later than the HZ25W making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up against the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Samsung HZ25W
Fujifilm JX500 | HZ25W | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm JX500
HZ25W | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Samsung HZ25W
Fujifilm JX500 | HZ25W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and 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).
Contrast the Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the HZ25W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and HZ25W.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX500 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Samsung HZ25W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB5000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | 113 gr (0.25 lbs) | 428 gr (0.94 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $90 | $350 |