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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was manufactured around the same time to the Galaxy Camera and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores vs the Galaxy Camera when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 Galaxy Camera Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Galaxy Camera 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar age
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Galaxy Camera is 59 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography info
55
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (600 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography highlights
53
great battery life (600 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (687g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (600 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging information
25
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition (687g)
37
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than competitors (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also Known as - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-02-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lb) 300 grams (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $380 $450