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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP50
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung HZ25W, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP30 was introduced 14 months later than the HZ25W making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores vs the HZ25W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm XP30 HZ25W 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2010More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm XP30

 HZ25W Fujifilm XP30 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm XP30 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the HZ25W.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and HZ25W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and HZ25W.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP30 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography factors
65
environment proof
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (200 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging info
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung HZ25W
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Samsung HZ25W
Also called as - WB5000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-16 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $240 $350