Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm JX550

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Fujifilm JX550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was brought out 13 months after the Fujifilm JX550 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades against the Fujifilm JX550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery and Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has got physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX550 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Fujifilm JX550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the Fujifilm JX550.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm JX550 is 59 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The fresher Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.