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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(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
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
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5000
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm JX500 HZ25W 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm JX500

 HZ25W Fujifilm JX500 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm JX500 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
manual focus
saves RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography information
Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
55
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
33
really wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Samsung HZ25W
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Samsung HZ25W
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