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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was launched within a month of the SZ-16 iHS so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up vs the SZ-16 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SZ-16 iHS 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SZ-16 iHS Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SZ-16 iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the SZ-16 iHS.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SZ-16 iHS is 59 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SZ-16 iHS.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography details
56
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography highlights
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than others in class (687g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography details
53
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (687 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competitors (226g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (600 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (220 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than others in class (687g)
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXROlympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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 ) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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
Type of battery 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, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $380 $230