Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Announced January 2013
- Superseded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
- Replacement is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
- Announced July 2007
- Old Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S5 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm HS35EXR was introduced 5 years after the Fujifilm S5 Pro which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up vs the Fujifilm S5 Pro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S5 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Fujifilm S5 Pro
Fujifilm HS35EXR | Fujifilm S5 Pro | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2007 | More modern by 68 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm S5 Pro | Fujifilm HS35EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S5 Pro
Fujifilm HS35EXR | Fujifilm S5 Pro | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has got physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm S5 Pro has proportions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S5 Pro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 59 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S5 Pro.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will result in extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS35EXR will have an edge in sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2007-07-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4256 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 309 |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 687 gr (1.51 lb) | 920 gr (2.03 lb) |
Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 448 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $380 | $548 |