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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX170 IS
Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Photography Glossary

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) is relatively close but the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 6 months after the Fujifilm HS35EXR so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm HS35EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SX160 IS Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Canon SX160 IS

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SX160 IS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SX160 IS Fujifilm HS35EXR 
RevealedJune 2013January 2013Same generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS has outside measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS35EXR has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS and the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 86 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SX160 IS comes with the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field more challenging.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography details
46
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX160 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (291 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
51
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (600 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography advice
69
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (291g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (448mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography features
51
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery power (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (600 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (291 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
25
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291g (0.64 lb) 687g (1.51 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 600 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $199 $380