Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ25W

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was introduced 19 months after the HZ25W making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores against the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL300 provides outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 compared to the HZ25W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and HZ25W is 67 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL300 and HZ25W.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm SL300 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm SL300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.