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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was launched 19 months after the HZ25W which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up against the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm JZ100 HZ25W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm JZ100

 HZ25W Fujifilm JZ100 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm JZ100 HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ100 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the HZ25W.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm JZ100 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JZ100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
68
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
52
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Samsung HZ25W
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $190 $350