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Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(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
Samsung HZ25W
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm XF1 HZ25W 
RevealedSeptember 2012July 2010More modern by 27 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Fujifilm XF1

 HZ25W Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Samsung HZ25W

 Fujifilm XF1 HZ25W 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
42
manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
34
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography details
Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (255 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
60
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (255 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XF1
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (255 grams)
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Samsung HZ25W
 Fujifilm XF1Samsung HZ25W
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