• 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm HS25EXR advantages over Canon 340 HS

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.6
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • More telephoto lens reach
    720 mm vs 300 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 340 HS advantages over Fujifilm HS25EXR

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 126 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    147g vs 730g
    Lighter weight

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Compared to Fujifilm HS20EXR

Fujifilm HS25EXR
Fujifilm HS20EXR
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Fujifilm HS25EXR vs Fujifilm HS20EXR

Canon 340 HS
Fujifilm HS20EXR
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon 340 HS vs Fujifilm HS20EXR

Compared to Fujifilm HS30EXR

Fujifilm HS25EXR
Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm HS25EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Canon 340 HS
Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon 340 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Compared to Fujifilm HS50EXR

Fujifilm HS25EXR
Fujifilm HS50EXR
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $339
  • 1/2 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm HS25EXR vs Fujifilm HS50EXR

Canon 340 HS
Fujifilm HS50EXR
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $339
  • 1/2 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Canon 340 HS vs Fujifilm HS50EXR

Compared to Canon 350 HS

Fujifilm HS25EXR
Canon 350 HS
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm HS25EXR vs Canon 350 HS

Canon 340 HS
Canon 350 HS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Canon 340 HS vs Canon 350 HS

Compared to Canon 360 HS

Fujifilm HS25EXR
Canon 360 HS
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $284
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC

Compare Fujifilm HS25EXR vs Canon 360 HS

Canon 340 HS
Canon 360 HS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • $284
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting

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