Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

56

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Canon Rebel T3

52

Canon Rebel T3
Runner-up
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
11 fps
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
 

Reasons to buy the Canon Rebel T3

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 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Battery life
 Great battery life
700 shots
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 Phase detection autofocus
fast and accurate
Live view
 Has live view
Preview your photos
 
Differences | Recommendations | Similarities | Competitors | Appearance | Discussion

differences

Advantages of the Canon T3
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Catch candid moments easily
Size Significantly smaller 130x100x78 mm vs 130x97x126 mm
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 Around 40% smaller
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 22.2x14.7mm vs 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm
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 More than 10.5x larger sensor
Battery life Significantly longer battery life 700 shots vs 350 shots
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 2x more shots per battery charge
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Thickness Significantly thinner 3.1" vs 5"
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 Around 40% thinner
Weight Significantly lighter 459 g vs 730 g
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 Around 40% lighter
True resolution Higher true resolution 12.2 MP vs 10.6 MP
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 Capture more than 10% more detail in your photos
Viewfinder Has an optical viewfinder Pentamirror vs Digital
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 Optical viewfinders save battery life and are more detailed
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Advantages of the Fujifilm HS25 EXR
Image stabilization Image stabilization Sensor shift vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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 More than 10% larger screen
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Autofocus Video autofocus Contrast detection vs None
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 Automatically focuses shooting video
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
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 2x higher resolution screen
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 11 fps vs 3 fps
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 More than 3.5x faster continuous shooting
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Canon Rebel T3 Canon Rebel T3
52 vs 56
Explain scores
Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a entry-level DSLR with a super zoom.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
T3:Pentamirror
HS25 EXR:Digital
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Thickness Quite thick Help
T3:3.1"
HS25 EXR:5"
Weight Heavy Help
T3:459 g
HS25 EXR:730 g
Size Large Help
T3:130x100x78 mm
HS25 EXR:130x97x126 mm

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D3100 vs the Rebel T3
Compare the D3100 vs the FinePix HS25 EXR
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$595 - $599 with 18-55mm lens
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Weight Is slightly heavier
Startup delay Has significantly more startup delay
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Rebel T3
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the FinePix HS25 EXR
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$595 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D5100 vs the Rebel T3
Compare the D5100 vs the FinePix HS25 EXR
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Super zoom

$339
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the Rebel T3
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the FinePix HS25 EXR
Nikon D3000

Nikon D3000

Entry-level DSLR

$436 - $456 with 18-55mm lens
Size Is slightly smaller
Sensor cleaning Has a self cleaning sensor
Live view Doesn't let you preview your photos on the screen
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Compare the D3000 vs the Rebel T3
Compare the D3000 vs the FinePix HS25 EXR
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$369 - $450
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Rebel T3
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the FinePix HS25 EXR
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$345
Zoom Has much more zoom
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Rebel T3
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the FinePix HS25 EXR

Canon Rebel T3 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D3200

Nikon D3200

Entry-level DSLR

$547 with 18-55mm lens
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Battery life Shorter battery life
Compare the D3200 vs the Rebel T3
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$540 body only

$638 with 18-55mm lens
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Battery life Shorter battery life
Weight Heavier
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the Rebel T3
Canon Rebel T4i

Canon Rebel T4i

Entry-level DSLR

$580 - $799 body only

$740 - $899 with 18-55mm lens
Autofocus Video autofocus
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Battery life Shorter battery life
Startup delay More startup delay
Compare the Rebel T4i vs the Rebel T3
Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Canon Rebel T1i

Entry-level DSLR

$723 with 18-55mm lens
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Battery life Significantly shorter battery life
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Rebel T1i vs the Rebel T3

Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Super zoom

$404
Supports RAW Shoots RAW
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the FinePix HS20 EXR vs the FinePix HS25 EXR
Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Super zoom

$247 - $277
Size Much smaller
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the FinePix HS25 EXR
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Super zoom

$219 - $229
Size Much smaller
Weight Significantly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the FinePix HS25 EXR

appearance

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discussion

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dbrown7080 (2:24 AM, June 05, 2013)
The specs you advertise on your reviews are waaaaaaay off.