Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-1

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.