Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung HZ30W

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and HZ30W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was revealed 3 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up versus the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has got physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs the HZ30W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HZ30W is 59 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HZ30W.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.