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Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was launched 2 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up against the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm T550 HZ25W 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm T550

 HZ25W Fujifilm T550 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm T550 HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the HZ25W.

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and HZ25W.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm T550 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T550 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
manual focus
delivers RAW files
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography features
Samsung HZ25W Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
75
lighter than average in class (136g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
52
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
47
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
35
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Samsung HZ25W
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Samsung HZ25W
Also called as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $160 $350