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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

Following is a extensive review of the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Fujifilm HS35EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2").

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The F300EXR was released 3 years prior to the Fujifilm HS35EXR which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the F300EXR grades versus the Fujifilm HS35EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 F300EXR Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 Fujifilm HS35EXR F300EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 30 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm HS35EXR

 F300EXR Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS35EXR has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

See the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Fujifilm HS35EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR vs the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 91 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm HS35EXR to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
56
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography advice
Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
55
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
more heavy than others in class (687g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography factors
Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
55
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography advice
Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition (215 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (687g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography highlights
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
53
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
25
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
more heavy than others in class (687 grams)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRFujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Other name FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 687g (1.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 600 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $380