Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ25W
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![Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL300/Fujifilm-SL300-front.jpg)
![Samsung HZ25W front Samsung HZ25W front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-HZ25W/Samsung-HZ25W-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Announced July 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB5000
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
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.
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Samsung HZ25W
Fujifilm SL300 | HZ25W | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm SL300
HZ25W | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung HZ25W
Fujifilm SL300 | HZ25W | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL300-vs-Samsung-HZ25W-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and HZ25W is 67 and 70 respectively.
![Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL300-vs-Samsung-HZ25W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
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.
![Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL300-vs-Samsung-HZ25W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL300-vs-Samsung-HZ25W-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Samsung HZ25W |
Also Known as | - | WB5000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 510g (1.12 lb) | 428g (0.94 lb) |
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 style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-85 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $280 | $350 |