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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P950

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Old Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Announced January 2020
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P950 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and P950 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was unveiled 8 years before the P950 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores against the P950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Nikon P950

 Fujifilm HS35EXR P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 P950 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020January 2013Newer by 85 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon P950

 Fujifilm HS35EXR P950 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon P950 has specifications of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P950 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the P950.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and P950 is 59 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and P950.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR includes the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm HS35EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography advice
Nikon P950 Portrait photography advice
56
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
57
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Street photography camera
55
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
53
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography highlights
Nikon P950 Sports photography highlights
55
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (600 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
54
amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography info
Nikon P950 Travel photography info
53
good battery (600 per charge)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
supports bluetooth
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than competition in class (1,005g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon P950
53
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
good battery (600 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging factors
Nikon P950 Vlogging factors
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (1,005 grams)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon P950
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRNikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Nikon Coolpix P950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2020-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 90 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 300 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 grams (1.51 pounds) 1005 grams (2.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
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 pictures 290 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $380 $797