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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm XP50 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP60
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm XP50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is very close but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm XP50 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was manufactured 13 months later than the Fujifilm XP50 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm XP50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades against the Fujifilm XP50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Fujifilm XP50

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm XP50 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 Fujifilm XP50 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm XP50

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm XP50 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP50 has proportions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm XP50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the Fujifilm XP50.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm XP50 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm XP50.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm HS35EXR should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP50 as a Portrait photography camera
56
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
29
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography advice
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography advice
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP50
55
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography information
Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography information
53
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proof
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP50 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse function
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging factors
25
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm XP50
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRFujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 220 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $380 $180