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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P500

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P500 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Nikon P500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon P510
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P500 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and P500 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and P500 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was launched 24 months after the P500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades against the P500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Nikon P500

 Fujifilm HS35EXR P500 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 P500 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon P500

 Fujifilm HS35EXR P500 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides physical 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 P500 has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon P500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the P500.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and P500 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and P500.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P500 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
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has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography features
Nikon P500 Street photography features
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
more heavy than competitors (687g)
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sports photography with Nikon P500
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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long zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography highlights
Nikon P500 Travel photography highlights
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better than average battery pack (600 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (687 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (810mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
more heavy than competition (494 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography info
Nikon P500 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
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has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Vlogging with Nikon P500
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (687 grams)
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fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (494 grams)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon P500
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRNikon Coolpix P500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Nikon Coolpix P500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-02-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-810mm (35.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 687 gr (1.51 lb) 494 gr (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1")
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 pictures 220 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $380 $399