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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5000
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was brought out 3 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades versus the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm S8600 HZ25W 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2010Fresher by 43 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm S8600

 HZ25W Fujifilm S8600 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm S8600 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8600 comes with exterior dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and the HZ25W.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and HZ25W is 76 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and HZ25W.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8600 to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8600 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
37
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
55
incredible zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (410 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery power (410 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
46
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (410 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
27
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung HZ25W
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-900mm (36.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450 gr (0.99 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 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 life 410 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 3 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $350