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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Additionally Known as WB5000
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was released 2 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores versus the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm S8300 HZ25W 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 31 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm S8300

 HZ25W Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm S8300 HZ25W 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8300 comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the HZ25W.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and HZ25W is 61 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and HZ25W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (670g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8300
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
53
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
52
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (670g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography details
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (670 grams)
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung HZ25W
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Samsung HZ25W
Alternate name - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $350