Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX30V

Following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and HX30V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was revealed 11 months after the HX30V 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 HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades against the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS35EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony HX30V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the HX30V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HX30V is 59 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HX30V.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX30V will deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS35EXR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.