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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon B500

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Old Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon B500 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and B500 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was announced 4 years prior to the B500 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades vs the B500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Nikon B500

 Fujifilm HS35EXR B500 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 B500 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2013More modern by 38 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon B500

 Fujifilm HS35EXR B500 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR features physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon B500 has dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

See the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Nikon B500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the B500.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and B500 is 59 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and B500.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography info
Nikon B500 Portrait photography info
56
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography info
Nikon B500 Street photography info
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competition (687g)
52
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (541g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography details
Nikon B500 Sports photography details
55
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (600 shots)
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (600 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Travel photography with Nikon B500
53
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (687 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
great battery power (600 shots)
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (900mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (541 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon B500
53
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (600 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon B500 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (687 grams)
27
quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
heavier than others (541g)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon B500
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRNikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Nikon Coolpix B500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lbs) 541 gr (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 600 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-W126 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $380 $300