• 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 22.00mm - 580.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm HS25EXR advantages over Sony H200

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.39 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • 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 580 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1500 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sony H200 advantages over Fujifilm HS25EXR

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Less expensive
    $249 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    87 mm vs 126 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    530g vs 730g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 16.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

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

Common Weaknesses

  • 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 Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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

Sony H200
Fujifilm HS20EXR
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

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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

Sony H200
Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony H200 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Compared to Fujifilm SL300

Fujifilm HS25EXR
Fujifilm SL300
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • RAW file ability
  • $339
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Fujifilm HS25EXR vs Fujifilm SL300

Sony H200
Fujifilm SL300
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $339
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony H200 vs Fujifilm SL300

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

Sony H200
Fujifilm HS50EXR
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $339
  • 1/2 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony H200 vs Fujifilm HS50EXR

Compared to Nikon L830

Fujifilm HS25EXR
Nikon L830
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • RAW file ability
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm HS25EXR vs Nikon L830

Sony H200
Nikon L830
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach

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