Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung HZ25W

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm S1500 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the HZ25W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores vs the HZ25W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1500 features external measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S1500 versus Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 against the HZ25W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and HZ25W is 82 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and HZ25W.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung HZ25W to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.