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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was announced 2 years later than the SP-610UZ and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades versus the SP-610UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SP-610UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SP-610UZ Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SP-610UZ

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SP-610UZ 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has got physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the SP-610UZ.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SP-610UZ is 59 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SP-610UZ.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS35EXR provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography information
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography features
55
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687g)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery (600 shots)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography information
53
great battery (600 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (687g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
great battery (600 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
missing Timelapse mode
40
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging factors
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXROlympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Olympus SP-610UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR TruePic III
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 lbs) 405g (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 340 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-W126 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $380 $299