Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm SL300

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was unveiled 13 months after the Fujifilm SL300 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up versus the Fujifilm SL300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR & Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery & Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers 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) and the Fujifilm SL300 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the Fujifilm SL300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm SL300 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm SL300.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS35EXR provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.