Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Here is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was introduced 4 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores versus the SP-565UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR & Olympus SP-565UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the SP-565UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SP-565UZ is 59 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SP-565UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS35EXR will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.