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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced March 2013
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was announced 2 months prior to the Fujifilm S8400W so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores vs the Fujifilm S8400W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Fujifilm S8400W

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm S8400W 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 Fujifilm S8400W Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S8400W

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm S8400W 
IntroducedJanuary 2013March 2013Same generation
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8400W has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the Fujifilm S8400W.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S8400W is 59 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR includes the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography features
Fujifilm S8400W Street photography features
55
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
more heavy than others in class (687g)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography information
Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography information
55
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8400W
53
great battery pack (600 per charge)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (687 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1056mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (670g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography highlights
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging features
Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging features
25
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (687g)
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
heavier than average (670g)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S8400W
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRFujifilm FinePix S8400W
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-03-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1056mm (44.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687g (1.51 lbs) 670g (1.48 lbs)
Physical 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 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 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-W126 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $380 $300