Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ25W
90 Imaging
38 Features
46 Overall
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70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Also referred to as WB5000

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ25W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and HZ25W (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm XF1 was manufactured 2 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up vs the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 & Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Samsung HZ25W
Fujifilm XF1 | HZ25W | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 27 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm XF1
HZ25W | Fujifilm XF1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Samsung HZ25W
Fujifilm XF1 | HZ25W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF1 offers outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and 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).
Contrast the Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the HZ25W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and HZ25W.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm XF1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Fujifilm XF1 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm XF1 | Samsung HZ25W |
Also referred to as | - | WB5000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
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 | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 255 gr (0.56 pounds) | 428 gr (0.94 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 199 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $380 | $350 |