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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 17 months earlier than the HZ25W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores versus the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm S8100fd HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 HZ25W Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 17 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm S8100fd HZ25W 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the HZ25W.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and HZ25W is 75 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and HZ25W.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ25W to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
has manual focus
supports RAW files
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography features
Samsung HZ25W Street photography features
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography details
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
53
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
35
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
24
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung HZ25W
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 5.60 m
Flash settings 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 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $350