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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm Z900EXR

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed April 2011
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm Z900EXR, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2").

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was announced 22 months later than the Fujifilm Z900EXR making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm Z900EXR being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up against the Fujifilm Z900EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm Z900EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2013April 2011Fresher by 22 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 Fujifilm Z900EXR Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm Z900EXR

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm Z900EXR 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR features physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z900EXR has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm Z900EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs the Fujifilm Z900EXR.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm Z900EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm Z900EXR is 59 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm Z900EXR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm Z900EXR.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm HS35EXR provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm Z900EXR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
56
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography factors
Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography factors
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than average (687g)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography features
Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography features
55
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (600 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography features
Fujifilm Z900EXR Travel photography features
53
good battery pack (600 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (687g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
features focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (151g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography information
Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography information
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (600 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging advice
Fujifilm Z900EXR Vlogging advice
25
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average (687g)
34
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (151g)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm Z900EXR
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRFujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2011-04-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR EXR
Sensor type EXRCMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.6
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 grams (1.51 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 220 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $380 $380