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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 Galaxy Camera 2 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

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

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography information
55
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (687g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
55
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
53
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (687g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
good battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging details
25
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (687g)
37
really wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-01-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 lbs) 283g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 shots 400 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $380 $400