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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Released January 2009
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was introduced 17 months before the HZ25W which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S2000HD scores versus the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm S2000HD HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 HZ25W Fujifilm S2000HD 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm S2000HD HZ25W 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S2000HD has got outer measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ25W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD compared to the HZ25W.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2000HD and HZ25W is 75 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2000HD and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung HZ25W to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography details
Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
38
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography details
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
23
excellent zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography information
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
53
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (414mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
30
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S2000HD
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
21
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Samsung HZ25W
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-414mm (14.8x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 426g (0.94 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $280 $350