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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Fujifilm X-S1 front
Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Released November 2011
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was introduced 14 months later than the Fujifilm X-S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades against the Fujifilm X-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Fujifilm X-S1

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm X-S1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013November 2011Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 Fujifilm X-S1 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm X-S1

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm X-S1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-S1 has specifications of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Fujifilm X-S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs the Fujifilm X-S1.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm X-S1 is 59 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm X-S1.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography information
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
46
has manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Street photography with Fujifilm X-S1
55
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (687g)
52
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (920 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography features
55
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (600 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-S1 as a Travel photography camera
53
good battery power (600 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
43
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (920g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography details
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (600 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging details
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (687g)
26
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (920 grams)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Fujifilm X-S1
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRFujifilm X-S1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm X-S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-11-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR EXR
Sensor type EXRCMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-624mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 4.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
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
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 lbs) 920g (2.03 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life 600 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-95
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
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $380 $399