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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus SH-2
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and SH-1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was brought out 14 months prior to the SH-1 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up versus the SH-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Olympus SH-1

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SH-1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SH-1 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2013More modern by 14 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SH-1

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SH-1 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR enjoys external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SH-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the SH-1.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SH-1 is 59 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SH-1.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm HS35EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography info
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography info
56
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
37
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Street photography highlights
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
heavier than others in class (687 grams)
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography information
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography information
55
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography information
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography information
53
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (687g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
great battery (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (271g)
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography information
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography information
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery (380 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging factors
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging factors
25
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (687 grams)
37
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than competition (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SH-1
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXROlympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Olympus Stylus SH-1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-03-31
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR TruePic VII
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 380 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $380 $349