Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L100

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and L100 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and L100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was manufactured 3 years after the L100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores against the L100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR & Nikon Coolpix L100. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery & Nikon L100 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR features physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has specifications of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the L100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and L100 is 59 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and L100.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will provide greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.