Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung HZ25W

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.