Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung HZ25W

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and HZ25W (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-S1 was revealed 17 months later than the HZ25W making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores vs the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S1 & Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S1 enjoys outer dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-S1 and Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 compared to the HZ25W.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and HZ25W is 52 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and HZ25W.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 offers the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger Fujifilm X-S1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.