Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ25W
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Samsung HZ25W
Fujifilm S8100fd | HZ25W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm S8100fd
HZ25W | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung HZ25W
Fujifilm S8100fd | HZ25W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Samsung HZ25W | |
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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 |