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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Old Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was released at a similar time to the Fujifilm S8300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades versus the Fujifilm S8300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm S8300 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm S8300 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8300 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Fujifilm S8300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the Fujifilm S8300.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S8300 is 59 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S8300.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR includes the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography info
56
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
55
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
heavier than others (687 grams)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8300
55
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery (600 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
53
good battery (600 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (687g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
good battery (600 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging information
Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging information
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than others (687g)
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S8300
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRFujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/7000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 687 gr (1.51 lb) 670 gr (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 -
Style of battery 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $380 $200