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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S9800 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was launched 24 months prior to the Fujifilm S9800 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores versus the Fujifilm S9800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm S9800 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 Fujifilm S9800 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 24 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm S9800 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with outside 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) whilst the Fujifilm S9800 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs the Fujifilm S9800.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S9800 is 59 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S9800.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The older Fujifilm HS35EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9800
56
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography factors
Fujifilm S9800 Street photography factors
55
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
heavier than competition (687g)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography information
Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography information
55
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (600 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Travel photography camera
53
good battery power (600 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (687 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (600 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm S9800
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
heavier than competition (687 grams)
57
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S9800
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRFujifilm S9800
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm S9800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2015-01-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
AEB
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 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 687g (1.51 pounds) 670g (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 4 x AA
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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $380 $299