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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony A7S

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony A7S 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony A7S Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Sony A7S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and A7S (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was unveiled 15 months earlier than the A7S making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores versus the A7S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Sony A7S

 Fujifilm HS35EXR A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 A7S Fujifilm HS35EXR 
ReleasedApril 2014January 2013More recent by 15 months
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony A7S

 Fujifilm HS35EXR A7S 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR enjoys exterior measurements 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 Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

See the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Sony A7S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the A7S.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony A7S size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and A7S is 59 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and A7S.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS35EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography details
Sony A7S Portrait photography details
56
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
68
has manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography advice
Sony A7S Street photography advice
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687g)
76
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (489g)
above average high ISO (409,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography details
Sony A7S Sports photography details
55
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery (360 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography advice
Sony A7S Travel photography advice
53
better than average battery (600 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (687g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
lighter than competitors in class (489 grams)
environment proofing
bad battery (360 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography features
Sony A7S Landscape photography features
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (600 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no Timelapse function
66
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (409,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging advice
Sony A7S Vlogging advice
25
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
34
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
lighter than competitors in class (489 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony A7S
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRSony Alpha A7S
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Sony Alpha A7S
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-04-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Bionz X
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 3200 409600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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 no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 gr (1.51 pounds) 489 gr (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 600 photographs 360 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $380 $1,998