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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and WB35F (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was announced 12 months prior to the WB35F so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up versus the WB35F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Samsung WB35F

 Fujifilm HS35EXR WB35F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 WB35F Fujifilm HS35EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Samsung WB35F

 Fujifilm HS35EXR WB35F 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Samsung WB35F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the WB35F.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and WB35F is 59 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and WB35F.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The older Fujifilm HS35EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography highlights
56
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
37
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (687g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (194 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
55
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (600 shots)
sensor is small (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography advice
Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
53
good battery power (600 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average in class (194 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (600 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging details
Samsung WB35F Vlogging details
25
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Samsung WB35F
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRSamsung WB35F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $380 $130