Fujifilm FinePix
HS25 EXR
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
P510

Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR vs Nikon Coolpix P520

Nikon Coolpix P510

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Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

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Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P510

Zoom
 Great zoom
41.7x
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
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
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 

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
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Light sensitivity (boost)
 High ISO (boost)
12,800 ISO
 

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm HS25 EXR
Aperture Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.0
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 At its widest zoom, the HS25 EXR's lens captures marginally more light (0.2 f-stops)
Battery life Significantly longer battery life 350 shots vs 200 shots
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 Around 80% more shots per battery charge
True resolution Higher true resolution 10.6 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Capture around 10% more detail in your photos
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The HS25 EXR's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 11 fps vs 7 fps
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 Around 60% faster continuous shooting
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Sensor size Larger sensor 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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 Around 10% larger sensor
Macro focus Better macro capability 1 cm vs 2 cm
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 Focus on subjects 2x closer to the lens
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 30s vs 8s
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 Around 4x longer exposures
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Advantages of the Nikon P510
Zoom Significantly more zoom 41.7x vs 30x
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 More than 90% more zoom
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
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 More than 2x higher resolution screen
Size Significantly smaller 120x83x102 mm vs 130x97x126 mm
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 Around 40% smaller
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 120 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
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 Less risk of blur
Weight Lighter 555 g vs 730 g
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 More than 20% lighter
Thickness Thinner 4" vs 5"
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 Around 20% thinner
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR
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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix P510.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Great zoom Help
HS25 EXR:30x
P510:41.7x
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
3D 3D photos Help
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
HS25 EXR:1 cm
P510:2 cm
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Thickness Quite thick Help
HS25 EXR:5"
P510:4"
Weight Heavy Help
HS25 EXR:730 g
P510:555 g
Lowest price Very expensive Help
HS25 EXR:$349.94
P510:$337.99
Size Large Help
HS25 EXR:130x97x126 mm
P510:120x83x102 mm

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Supports RAW No RAW support Help
Less editing fidelity
External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic
Battery life Few shots per battery charge Help
HS25 EXR:350 shots
P510:200 shots

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Has much more zoom
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the FinePix HS25 EXR
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Coolpix P510
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Super zoom

$294 - $339
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Shutter lag Has slightly less shutter lag
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the FinePix HS25 EXR
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the Coolpix P510
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$327 - $348
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the FinePix HS25 EXR
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Coolpix P510
Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Super zoom

$277
Size Is slightly smaller
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Screen flips out Doesn't have a screen which flips out
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the FinePix HS25 EXR
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Coolpix P510
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $320
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the FinePix HS25 EXR
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Coolpix P510
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Super zoom

$248 - $249
Size Is slightly smaller
Thickness Is thinner
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the FinePix HS25 EXR
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Coolpix P510
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the D3100 vs the FinePix HS25 EXR
Compare the D3100 vs the Coolpix P510

Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Super zoom
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
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 P510 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P520

Nikon Coolpix P520

Super zoom

$427
Screen size Larger screen
Macro focus Better macro capability
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Size Slightly larger
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the Coolpix P510
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$720
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Battery life Significantly longer battery life
Zoom Much less zoom
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Coolpix P510

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discussion

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pera (10:38 AM, July 18, 2012)
Are you sure about this comparison? That the Nikon would have 90% more zoom?