• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 37.00mm - 122.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon A800 advantages over Fujifilm HS25EXR

  • Less expensive
    $90 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.69 vs 1.39 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 400 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    31 mm vs 126 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    186g vs 730g
    Lighter weight

Fujifilm HS25EXR advantages over Canon A800

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • 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 122 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
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 115k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • 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
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 37 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • 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

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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 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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The Competition

Compared to Canon A495

Canon A800
Canon A495
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $86
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
Fujifilm HS25EXR
Canon A495
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $86
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Canon A490

Canon A800
Canon A490
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $75
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Faster JPEG shooting
Fujifilm HS25EXR
Canon A490
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $75
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Nikon L22

Canon A800
Nikon L22
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels
Fujifilm HS25EXR
Nikon L22
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Fujifilm HS20EXR

Canon A800
Fujifilm HS20EXR
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fujifilm HS25EXR
Fujifilm HS20EXR
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Shoots 60p video

Compared to Fujifilm HS30EXR

Canon A800
Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fujifilm HS25EXR
Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
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