Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Fujifilm S2 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was launched 10 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm S2 Pro has specifications of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Fujifilm S2 Pro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 59 and 56 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will produce more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS35EXR should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.