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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L840

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L840 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
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon L830
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L840 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and L840 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was manufactured 3 years earlier than the L840 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades against the L840 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Nikon L840

 Fujifilm HS35EXR L840 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 L840 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon L840

 Fujifilm HS35EXR L840 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR features outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Nikon L840 has specifications of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") along with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L840 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the L840.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and L840 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and L840.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm HS35EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography information
Nikon L840 Portrait photography information
56
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
36
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography factors
Nikon L840 Street photography factors
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competitors (687g)
51
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (538g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sports photography with Nikon L840
55
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (590 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography features
Nikon L840 Travel photography features
53
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (687g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
great battery power (590 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (855mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (538g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography information
Nikon L840 Landscape photography information
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
no Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (590 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging factors
Nikon L840 Vlogging factors
25
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (687 grams)
27
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others (538g)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon L840
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRNikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Nikon Coolpix L840
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 7.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 grams (1.51 pounds) 538 grams (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
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 shots 590 shots
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $380 $400