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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX10V

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Successor is Sony HX20V
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX10V Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and HX10V (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was announced 11 months after the HX10V so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores against the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm HS35EXR HX10V 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 HX10V Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm HS35EXR HX10V 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has 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) whilst the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the HX10V.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HX10V is 59 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HX10V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX10V will provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm HS35EXR should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography advice
Sony HX10V Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
38
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
55
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competition (687 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery (600 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
53
great battery (600 shots)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (687g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (234g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography advice
Sony HX10V Landscape photography advice
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
great battery (600 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging advice
Sony HX10V Vlogging advice
25
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (687 grams)
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony HX10V
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR BIONZ
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 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687g (1.51 pounds) 234g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 320 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $380 $616