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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX300

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX300 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX200V
  • Updated by Sony HX400V
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX300 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and HX300 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was released within a month of the HX300 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores vs the HX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Sony HX300

 Fujifilm HS35EXR HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 HX300 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony HX300

 Fujifilm HS35EXR HX300 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2013Same age
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has exterior 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 Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Sony HX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the HX300.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HX300 is 59 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HX300.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony HX300 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography advice
Sony HX300 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
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manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Street photography with Sony HX300
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has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (623g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Sports photography camera
55
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Travel photography with Sony HX300
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better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (623 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography info
Sony HX300 Landscape photography info
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging info
Sony HX300 Vlogging info
25
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
25
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (623g)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony HX300
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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 -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lb) 623 grams (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
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