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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon A900

Portability
59 Imaging
40 Features
57 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88 Imaging
46 Features
58 Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Updated by Nikon A1000
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon A900 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is very close but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and A900 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was launched 4 years before the A900 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores versus the A900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Nikon A900

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS35EXR A900 
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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

		

		

			
 A900 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2013Newer by 38 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon A900

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS35EXR A900 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Nikon A900 has specifications of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Nikon A900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the A900.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon A900 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and A900 is 59 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and A900.
As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon A900 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS35EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography information
Nikon A900 Portrait photography information
56
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 provides face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
 small sensor size (1/2")
40
 resolution is good (20MP)
 features face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Street photography with Nikon A900
55
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 small sensor size (1/2")
 heavier than others (687 grams)
69
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (289g)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography features
Nikon A900 Sports photography features
55
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery (600 CIPA)
 small sensor size (1/2")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
56
 great zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Travel photography with Nikon A900
53
 better than average battery (600 shots)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than others (687g)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
 lighter than average in class (289g)
 supports bluetooth
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long zoom (840mm)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon A900
53
 manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (600 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor size (1/2")
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
25
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic port
 heavier than others (687g)
34
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (289 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 no mic port
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon A900 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon A900
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRNikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Nikon Coolpix A900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 687g (1.51 pounds) 289g (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 shots 300 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $380 $400