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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX90V

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX90V Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and HX90V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was manufactured 3 years before the HX90V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores against the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm HS35EXR HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 HX90V Fujifilm HS35EXR 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2013Fresher by 27 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm HS35EXR HX90V 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides external measurements 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 HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Sony HX90V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the HX90V.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HX90V is 59 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HX90V.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX90V will show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS35EXR will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
56
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
45
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography info
Sony HX90V Street photography info
55
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
more heavy than average (687 grams)
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography details
Sony HX90V Sports photography details
55
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (600 shots)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
53
great battery (600 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (687g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
great battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
great battery (600 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
great battery life (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average (687 grams)
75
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony HX90V
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2015-04-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Bionz X
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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 360 photographs
Style 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
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $380 $440