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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was manufactured very close to the Fujifilm S8500 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores vs the Fujifilm S8500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 Fujifilm S8500 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm S8500 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has got outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8500 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S8500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the Fujifilm S8500.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S8500 is 59 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S8500.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same MP but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR includes the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography details
56
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
32
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography information
Fujifilm S8500 Street photography information
55
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687g)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography advice
55
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography features
Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography features
53
better than average battery life (600 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1104mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography factors
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (600 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging details
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging details
25
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (687g)
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (670 grams)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S8500
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRFujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/7000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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
AE 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, 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) 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 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 photographs -
Form 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 1 1
Launch cost $380 $500