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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was announced 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm S1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores versus the Fujifilm S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Fujifilm S1

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 Fujifilm S1 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S1

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm S1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1 has specifications of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the Fujifilm S1.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S1 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S1.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more aged Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography information
56
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
55
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (687g)
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography features
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography features
55
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (600 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (350 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography advice
53
better than average battery life (600 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (687g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
great battery life (350 shots)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (680g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography advice
53
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (600 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
58
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging advice
25
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
57
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (680g)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S1
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRFujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm FinePix S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 gr (1.51 pounds) 680 gr (1.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
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 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $380 $400