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Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
55
Imaging
66
Features
74
Overall
69
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon 5D MII
  • Later Model is Canon 5D MIV
Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Canon 5D MIII and Fujifilm HS35EXR, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MIII was released 7 months earlier than the Fujifilm HS35EXR which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MIII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the 5D MIII scores against the Fujifilm HS35EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 5D MIII Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Canon 5D MIII

 Fujifilm HS35EXR 5D MIII 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2012More recent by 7 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Fujifilm HS35EXR

 5D MIII Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIII provides outside measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS35EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Compare the Canon 5D MIII and Fujifilm HS35EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the 5D MIII vs the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIII and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIII and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 5D MIII featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D MIII will show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older 5D MIII will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Portrait photography features
Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography features
79
manual focus
good MP (22 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
55
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D MIII
Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
57
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (950 grams)
55
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D MIII
Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good MP (22 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
55
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Travel photography camera
51
environment proofing
good MP (22MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (950g)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Landscape photography info
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography info
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
good MP (22 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MIII
Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
27
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (950g)
25
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (687g)
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Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIFujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark III Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-22 2013-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5+ EXR
Sensor type CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 22MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5760 x 3840 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 grams (2.09 lb) 687 grams (1.51 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 2293 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 shots 600 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Price at release $2,780 $380