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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase 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 S1 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm S1 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was introduced 3 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 scores versus the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm S1 HZ25W 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2010More recent by 43 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm S1

 HZ25W Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm S1 HZ25W 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 offers physical measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the HZ25W.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and HZ25W is 60 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and HZ25W.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S1 to produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
34
manual focus
supports RAW files
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography info
Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
57
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (350 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography advice
63
good battery life (350 shots)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (350 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
43
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
57
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (680g)
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Samsung HZ25W
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $400 $350