Updated (January, 2012): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

58

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Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

57
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
11 fps
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
 

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
320 fps
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
 
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differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm HS20 EXR
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 320 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The HS20 EXR's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Size Slightly smaller 130x90x126 mm vs 130x97x126 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
Battery life Longer battery life 400 shots vs 350 shots
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 More than 10% more shots per battery charge
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Learn more about
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Advantages of the Fujifilm HS25 EXR
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs None
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 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 11 fps vs 8 fps
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 Around 40% faster continuous shooting
Lowest price Cheaper $349.94 vs $404.42
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 The best price we've seen is $54 cheaper (more than 10% less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
57 vs 58
Explain scores
Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR
Green arrow Too close to call! Snapsort considers these cameras too competitive to make a clear recommendation.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Great zoom Help
30x
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
1080p @ 30fps
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
True resolution Capture very high resolution images Help
10.6 MP
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Battery life Great battery life Help
HS20 EXR:400 shots
HS25 EXR:350 shots
Light sensitivity Very good maximum light sensitivity Help
HS20 EXR:12,800 ISO
HS25 EXR:6,400 ISO
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
30 seconds
Weight Heavy Help
730 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
5"
Lowest price Very expensive Help
HS20 EXR:$404.42
HS25 EXR:$349.94
Size Large Help
HS20 EXR:130x90x126 mm
HS25 EXR:130x97x126 mm

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Super zoom

$339
Shutter lag Has slightly less shutter lag
Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
Light sensitivity Slightly lower maximum light sensitivity
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR 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 Significantly shorter exposures
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the FinePix HS25 EXR
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Size Is significantly smaller
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Screen flips out Doesn't have a screen which flips out
Compare the D3100 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the D3100 vs the FinePix HS25 EXR
Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Super zoom

$247 - $277
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Size Is much smaller
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the FinePix HS25 EXR
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $315
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Size Is slightly smaller
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the FinePix HS25 EXR
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$328 body only

$449 with 18-55mm lens
Size Is significantly smaller
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Autofocus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the FinePix HS25 EXR
Fujifilm FinePix S8200

Fujifilm FinePix S8200

Super zoom

$209 - $299
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Size Is slightly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Compare the FinePix S8200 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the FinePix S8200 vs the FinePix HS25 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$596
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Size Significantly smaller
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Fujifilm FinePix HS10

Fujifilm FinePix HS10

Super zoom
High-speed framerate Higher speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots faster
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Screen resolution Lower resolution screen
Compare the FinePix HS10 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Super zoom

$642 - $683
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Size Significantly smaller
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the FinePix HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Super zoom

$219 - $229
Size Much smaller
Weight Much lighter
Aperture Significantly 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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Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR
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