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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push 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 referred to as WB5000
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was unveiled 19 months after the HZ25W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores versus the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm SL240 HZ25W 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm SL240

 HZ25W Fujifilm SL240 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm SL240 HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL240 comes with external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the HZ25W.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and HZ25W is 67 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and HZ25W.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm SL240 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm SL240 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
38
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
focusing manually
saves RAW files
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography information
Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (510 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
54
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (510 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
41
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL240
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (510 grams)
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung HZ25W
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2010-07-06
Body design 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 data format H.264, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $350