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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
59 Imaging
40 Features
57 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed March 2011
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was revealed 23 months after the SZ-30MR which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up vs the SZ-30MR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Olympus SZ-30MR

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS35EXR SZ-30MR 
RevealedJanuary 2013March 2011Newer by 23 months
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

		

		

			
 SZ-30MR Fujifilm HS35EXR 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SZ-30MR

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS35EXR SZ-30MR 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with physical 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) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the SZ-30MR.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SZ-30MR is 59 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SZ-30MR.
As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR features the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm HS35EXR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
34
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Street photography camera
 Olympus SZ-30MR as a Street photography camera
55
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
 heavier than average in class (687 grams)
60
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (226 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus SZ-30MR as a Sports photography camera
55
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 good battery life (600 per charge)
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
 has no phase detect AF
41
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 low fps (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography info
53
 good battery life (600 CIPA)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than average in class (687g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
 lighter than others (226 grams)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery life (220 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
53
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW files
 good battery life (600 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
 lack of Time Lapse mode
41
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 terrible battery life (220 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging highlights
25
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic jack
 heavier than average in class (687 grams)
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (226 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXROlympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Olympus SZ-30MR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2011-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR TruePic III+
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $380 $279