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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was manufactured 13 months later than the Fujifilm S4200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores versus the Fujifilm S4200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Fujifilm S4200

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm S4200 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S4200

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm S4200 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has outer 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) whilst the Fujifilm S4200 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S4200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the Fujifilm S4200.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S4200 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S4200.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS35EXR will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4200
56
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
35
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Street photography camera
55
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sports photography with Fujifilm S4200
55
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (600 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Travel photography camera
53
good battery pack (600 CIPA)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (543g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (600 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (543g)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S4200
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRFujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687g (1.51 lbs) 543g (1.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $380 $200