Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm JX500

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm JX500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was brought out 13 months later than the Fujifilm JX500 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up versus the Fujifilm JX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery and Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX500 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the Fujifilm JX500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm JX500 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm JX500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm HS35EXR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.