Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung HZ25W

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was announced 2 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores against the HZ25W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 offers outside measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 compared to the HZ25W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and HZ25W is 61 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL1000 and HZ25W.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm SL1000 to provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm SL1000 will have an edge in sensor tech.