Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Pro
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Launched January 2013
- Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
- Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 320 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
- Announced August 2000
- Refreshed by Fujifilm S2 Pro

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S1 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR and both are designed by FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm HS35EXR was revealed 12 years after the Fujifilm S1 Pro which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores versus the Fujifilm S1 Pro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Fujifilm S1 Pro
Fujifilm HS35EXR | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2000 | Newer by 152 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 200k | Crisper screen (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm S1 Pro | Fujifilm HS35EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S1 Pro
Fujifilm HS35EXR | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro has specifications of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S1 Pro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 59 and 56 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S1 Pro.
All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS35EXR provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2000-08-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 3MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3040 x 2016 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 320 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 200 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 90% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 15.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/125 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 687 grams (1.51 pounds) | 820 grams (1.81 pounds) |
Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-W126 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $380 | $2,000 |