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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was announced 12 months before the Fujifilm S9400W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores versus the Fujifilm S9400W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Fujifilm S9400W

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm S9400W 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 Fujifilm S9400W Fujifilm HS35EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S9400W

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm S9400W 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has got outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9400W has measurements 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 S9400W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the Fujifilm S9400W.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S9400W is 59 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S9400W.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm HS35EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography features
56
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
37
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
55
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (600 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
53
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
good battery pack (500 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography details
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
missing Timelapse recording
44
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (500 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging info
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging info
25
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
26
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S9400W
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRFujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lbs) 670 gr (1.48 lbs)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photos 500 photos
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID 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, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $380 $330