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Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
32
Overall
33

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was unveiled 4 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S9900w scores against the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm S9900w HZ25W 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2010Fresher by 56 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm S9900w

 HZ25W Fujifilm S9900w 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm S9900w HZ25W 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9900w has physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has sizing 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 S9900w and Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w vs the HZ25W.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and HZ25W is 61 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9900w and HZ25W.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S9900w to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9900w provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
manual focus
exports RAW formats
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (670g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography info
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
60
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competition (670 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
51
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging details
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging details
57
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (670 grams)
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung HZ25W
 Fujifilm S9900wSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 300 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $719 $350