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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P90

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 P90 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 P90 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Replaced the Nikon P80
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P90 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and P90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and P90 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was introduced 3 years later than the P90 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up vs the P90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Nikon P90

 Fujifilm HS35EXR P90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 48 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 P90 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon P90

 Fujifilm HS35EXR P90 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has outside 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) and the Nikon P90 has measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the P90.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and P90 is 59 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and P90.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS35EXR should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography information
Nikon P90 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
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manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography features
Nikon P90 Street photography features
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has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sports photography with Nikon P90
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
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great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography information
Nikon P90 Travel photography information
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better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (687g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (600 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Vlogging with Nikon P90
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (687g)
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reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon P90
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRNikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Nikon Coolpix P90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-02-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lbs) 400 grams (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $380 $700