Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was brought out 12 months before the Galaxy Camera 2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Galaxy Camera 2 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.