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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2015
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S9900w (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm HS35EXR was revealed 24 months before the Fujifilm S9900w making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores against the Fujifilm S9900w in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Fujifilm S9900w

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm S9900w 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 Fujifilm S9900w Fujifilm HS35EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 24 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S9900w

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm S9900w 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers outer 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) whilst the Fujifilm S9900w has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the Fujifilm S9900w.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S9900w is 59 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S9900w.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm HS35EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography details
56
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography information
Fujifilm S9900w Street photography information
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than average (687g)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography info
Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography info
55
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery (600 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9900w
53
good battery (600 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (687 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography advice
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
good battery (600 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average (687g)
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (670g)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm S9900w
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRFujifilm S9900w
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm S9900w
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2015-01-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
Physical 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 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 images 300 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $380 $719