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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
32
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also Known as WB5000
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Samsung HZ25W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was brought out 11 months prior to the HZ25W so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores against the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm Z35 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm Z35

 HZ25W Fujifilm Z35 
LaunchedJuly 2010July 2009More recent by 11 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm Z35 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 provides outer dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z35 versus Samsung HZ25W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus the HZ25W.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and HZ25W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ25W to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
54
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
55
lighter than average (125 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
51
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
22
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
24
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Samsung HZ25W
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $350