Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm X-A7

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Fujifilm X-A7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was revealed 7 years prior to the Fujifilm X-A7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores versus the Fujifilm X-A7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR & Fujifilm X-A7. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery & Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-A7 has measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Fujifilm X-A7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs the Fujifilm X-A7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm X-A7 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm X-A7.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm X-A7 will result in more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS35EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.