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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was manufactured 19 months later than the HZ25W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up against the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm S4200 HZ25W 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm S4200

 HZ25W Fujifilm S4200 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm S4200 HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4200 provides exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the HZ25W.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and HZ25W is 67 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S4200 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S4200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
focusing manually
supports RAW files
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography information
Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (543g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography advice
54
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (543g)
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung HZ25W
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Samsung HZ25W
Also called as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 photos -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $350