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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon A100

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon A100 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2016
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon A100 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Nikon A100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the A100 (20MP) is very close but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and A100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was revealed 4 years earlier than the A100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up versus the A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Nikon A100

 Fujifilm HS35EXR A100 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 A100 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2013More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon A100

 Fujifilm HS35EXR A100 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has got exterior dimensions 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 Nikon A100 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Nikon A100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs the A100.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and A100 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and A100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon A100 will render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS35EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography information
Nikon A100 Portrait photography information
56
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
39
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Street photography with Nikon A100
55
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
59
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sports photography with Nikon A100
55
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (600 shots)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (250 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.1 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Travel photography with Nikon A100
53
better than average battery (600 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (687g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography factors
Nikon A100 Landscape photography factors
53
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (600 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
no Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery life (250 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging highlights
Nikon A100 Vlogging highlights
25
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (687g)
32
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon A100
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRNikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Nikon Coolpix A100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2016-01-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 1.1 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 250 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $380 $162