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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and SZ-10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was manufactured 24 months later than the SZ-10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores versus the SZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Olympus SZ-10

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SZ-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2011Fresher by 24 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SZ-10 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SZ-10

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SZ-10 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with exterior 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 Olympus SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SZ-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the SZ-10.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SZ-10 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SZ-10.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS35EXR provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography factors
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
heavier than competition (687 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography factors
55
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery life (600 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography details
53
great battery life (600 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (687g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competitors (215g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography highlights
53
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (600 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
25
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (687 grams)
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SZ-10
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXROlympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Olympus SZ-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687g (1.51 pounds) 215g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 images 220 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $380 $300