Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon 1 AW1

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon 1 AW1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the 1 AW1 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and 1 AW1 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was brought out 8 months prior to the 1 AW1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon 1 AW1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up vs the 1 AW1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR & Nikon 1 AW1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery & Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers physical 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) while the Nikon 1 AW1 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon 1 AW1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the 1 AW1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and 1 AW1 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and 1 AW1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.