Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Kodak M580

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Kodak M580, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the M580 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and M580 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was launched 3 years later than the M580 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak M580 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades against the M580 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Kodak EasyShare M580. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery and Kodak M580 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Kodak M580 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the M580.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and M580 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and M580.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.