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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and WB35F (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was introduced 4 years prior to the WB35F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HS20 EXR matches up vs the WB35F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Samsung WB35F

 HS20 EXR WB35F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 WB35F HS20 EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung WB35F

 HS20 EXR WB35F 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features external dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the WB35F.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and WB35F is 58 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and WB35F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR includes the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
55
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
37
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Street photography highlights
54
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than competition (730 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography details
Samsung WB35F Sports photography details
52
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
51
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (730g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
51
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (730g)
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung WB35F
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRSamsung WB35F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Samsung WB35F
Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 grams (1.61 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $600 $130