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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and SP-100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was manufactured 12 months earlier than the SP-100 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores against the SP-100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Olympus SP-100

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SP-100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SP-100 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SP-100

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SP-100 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Olympus SP-100 has dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs the SP-100.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SP-100 is 59 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SP-100.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
56
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography features
Olympus SP-100 Street photography features
55
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (687g)
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (594g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (600 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography factors
53
great battery pack (600 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
53
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (594 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography features
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (600 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging factors
25
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (687g)
29
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (594 grams)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SP-100
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXROlympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Olympus Stylus SP-100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2014-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash
AEB
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687g (1.51 lb) 594g (1.31 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
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 photographs 330 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $380 $400