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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(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
Samsung HZ25W
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm X30 HZ25W 
IntroducedAugust 2014July 2010More modern by 51 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm X30

 HZ25W Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm X30 HZ25W 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and HZ25W is 80 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
47
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
34
focusing manually
supports RAW files
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography details
Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition (423 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery (470 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
62
good battery (470 CIPA)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (423 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
58
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
43
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (423g)
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Samsung HZ25W
 Fujifilm X30Samsung HZ25W
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