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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm T500 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was announced around the same time to the Fujifilm T500 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores vs the Fujifilm T500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm T500 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 Fujifilm T500 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm T500 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T500 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm T500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the Fujifilm T500.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm T500 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm T500.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
56
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Street photography with Fujifilm T500
55
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
heavier than others in class (687g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography highlights
55
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (600 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography factors
53
good battery pack (600 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (687g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
76
lighter than average (136 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (600 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging information
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging information
25
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (687g)
35
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average (136g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm T500
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRFujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm FinePix T500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 grams (1.51 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Price at launch $380 $0