Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
- Launched August 2014
- Previous Model is Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump 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
- Additionally referred to as WB5000
Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and HZ25W (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Fujifilm X30 was announced 4 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X30 scores versus the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 and Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Samsung HZ25W
Fujifilm X30 | HZ25W | |||
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Introduced | August 2014 | July 2010 | More modern by 51 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm X30
HZ25W | Fujifilm X30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung HZ25W
Fujifilm X30 | HZ25W | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 offers physical measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has measurements 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 X30 vs Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the HZ25W.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and HZ25W is 80 and 70 respectively.
Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and HZ25W.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 comes with the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm X30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Fujifilm X30 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm X30 | Samsung HZ25W |
Also called as | - | WB5000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-08-26 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CCD |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.65x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 423 grams (0.93 pounds) | 428 grams (0.94 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 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 | ||
Battery life | 470 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-95 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $499 | $350 |