• 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1440.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm HS25EXR advantages over Nikon B600

  • 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/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 280 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon B600 advantages over Fujifilm HS25EXR

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,440 mm vs 720 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Newer
    6 years vs 13 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    500g vs 730g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • 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
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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

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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
Nikon B600
Fujifilm HS20EXR
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Fujifilm HS30EXR

Fujifilm HS25EXR
Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
Nikon B600
Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Fujifilm HS50EXR

Fujifilm HS25EXR
Fujifilm HS50EXR
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $339
  • 1/2 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Nikon B600
Fujifilm HS50EXR
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $339
  • 1/2 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compared to Canon SX540 HS

Fujifilm HS25EXR
Canon SX540 HS
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $364
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
Nikon B600
Canon SX540 HS
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $364
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • NFC
  • Manual focus

Compared to Nikon B700

Fujifilm HS25EXR
Nikon B700
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
Nikon B600
Nikon B700
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Newer
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
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