Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-2
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
- Newer Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Released March 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus SH-1
- Replacement is Olympus SH-3
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and SH-2 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores against the SH-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Olympus SH-2
| Fujifilm HS35EXR | SH-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR
| SH-2 | Fujifilm HS35EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2015 |  | January 2013 | More recent by 26 months |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SH-2
| Fujifilm HS35EXR | SH-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides outer 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 SH-2 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SH-2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the SH-2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SH-2 is 59 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SH-2.
Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm HS35EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR | Olympus Stylus SH-2 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2015-03-11 |
| 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | 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 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 11.5 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Highest 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 687 gr (1.51 lbs) | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) |
| 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 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 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $380 | $399 |