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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 II

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front
Portability
58
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 II Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Sony RX10 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony RX10
  • Later Model is Sony RX10 III
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 II Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and RX10 II (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was brought out 3 years earlier than the RX10 II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades vs the RX10 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Sony RX10 II

 Fujifilm HS35EXR RX10 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 RX10 II Fujifilm HS35EXR 
IntroducedJune 2015January 2013More recent by 29 months
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony RX10 II

 Fujifilm HS35EXR RX10 II 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has got outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the RX10 II.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and RX10 II is 59 and 58 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and RX10 II.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX10 II will provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS35EXR will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX10 II Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography details
Sony RX10 II Street photography details
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
heavier than others in class (687 grams)
72
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography info
Sony RX10 II Sports photography info
55
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (600 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
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silent mode (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography details
Sony RX10 II Travel photography details
53
great battery life (600 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (687g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography details
Sony RX10 II Landscape photography details
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (600 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
missing Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging features
Sony RX10 II Vlogging features
25
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than others in class (687 grams)
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony RX10 II
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2015-06-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Bionz X
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 10.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lbs) 813 gr (1.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 531
Other
Battery life 600 images 400 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $380 $998