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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX50V

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX50V Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and HX50V (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was introduced 3 months before the HX50V and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores against the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm HS35EXR HX50V 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 HX50V Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm HS35EXR HX50V 
LaunchedJanuary 2013April 2013Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Sony HX50V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the HX50V.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HX50V is 59 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HX50V.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony HX50V will render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX50V Portrait photography highlights
56
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
50
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
55
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than competition (687g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
55
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (600 shots)
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography details
Sony HX50V Travel photography details
53
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (687g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (600 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (687 grams)
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony HX50V
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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 fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 gr (1.51 pounds) 272 gr (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 400 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $380 $439