FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung HZ35W

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and HZ35W (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was unveiled 7 months later than the HZ35W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the HS20 EXR grades against the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has got exterior measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung HZ35W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the HS20 EXR and the HZ35W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and HZ35W is 58 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and HZ35W.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer HS20 EXR provides an advantage in sensor technology.