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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released March 2013
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was unveiled 2 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up against the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm S8400W HZ25W 
IntroducedMarch 2013July 2010Fresher by 33 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm S8400W

 HZ25W Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm S8400W HZ25W 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W offers external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera with 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 use at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the HZ25W.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and HZ25W is 61 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and HZ25W.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8400W to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8400W will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
manual focus
delivers RAW files
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography information
Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (670 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography features
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1056mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (670g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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manual focus
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging details
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging details
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (670 grams)
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really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung HZ25W
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-03-22 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
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 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 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $350