Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ25W
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![Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8300/Fujifilm-S8300-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(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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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Samsung HZ25W
Fujifilm S8300 | HZ25W | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 31 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm S8300
HZ25W | Fujifilm S8300 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung HZ25W
Fujifilm S8300 | HZ25W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8300-vs-Samsung-HZ25W-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8300-vs-Samsung-HZ25W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8300-vs-Samsung-HZ25W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8300-vs-Samsung-HZ25W-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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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 |