Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P520

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and P520 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was unveiled at a similar time to the P520 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades versus the P520 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR & Nikon Coolpix P520. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery & Nikon P520 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Nikon P520 has proportions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P520 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the P520.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and P520 is 59 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and P520.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon P520 will give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.