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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sigma SD10

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD9
  • Renewed by Sigma SD14
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sigma SD10 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sigma SD10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and SD10 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was announced 8 years after the SD10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades against the SD10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Sigma SD10

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SD10 
IntroducedJanuary 2013March 2004Newer by 108 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k130kCrisper screen (+330k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SD10 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sigma SD10

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SD10 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers outer dimensions 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 Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sigma SD10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the SD10.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SD10 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SD10.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will deliver more detail with its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS35EXR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
55
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
47
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography factors
Sigma SD10 Street photography factors
55
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
heavier than average in class (687g)
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950g)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Sports photography highlights
55
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (600 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Travel photography with Sigma SD10
53
good battery life (600 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
29
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (950g)
low resolution sensor (3MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography information
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography information
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (600 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
missing Time Lapse mode
41
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
low max ISO (800)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Vlogging with Sigma SD10
25
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sigma SD10
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRSigma SD10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Sigma SD10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-01-07 2004-03-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 1.8 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lbs) 950 grams (2.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Launch price $380 $198