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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 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 T550 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was announced very close to the Fujifilm T550 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades against the Fujifilm T550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm T550 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm T550 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm T550 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Fujifilm T550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the Fujifilm T550.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm T550 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm T550.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
heavier than competition (687g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography details
Fujifilm T550 Sports photography details
55
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (600 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm T550 Travel photography highlights
53
great battery power (600 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (687 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography advice
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (600 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
48
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging info
Fujifilm T550 Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (687g)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm T550
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRFujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm FinePix T550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Physical 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 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 -
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 -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $380 $160