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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Released March 2016
  • Superseded the Sony RX10 II
  • Later Model is Sony RX10 IV
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 III Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony RX10 III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and RX10 III (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was released 4 years earlier than the RX10 III and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores against the RX10 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Sony RX10 III

 Fujifilm HS35EXR RX10 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 RX10 III Fujifilm HS35EXR 
ReleasedMarch 2016January 2013Fresher by 39 months
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony RX10 III

 Fujifilm HS35EXR RX10 III 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has exterior 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) while the Sony RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

See the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony RX10 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the RX10 III.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and RX10 III is 59 and 53 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and RX10 III.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX10 III will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS35EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
71
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography highlights
Sony RX10 III Street photography highlights
55
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
heavier than average (687 grams)
64
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
heavier than competition (1,051g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Sports photography camera
55
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
70
long zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Travel photography camera
53
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (687 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
weather proofing
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (1,051 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Landscape photography with Sony RX10 III
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
64
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX10 III as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than average (687g)
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (1,051g)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony RX10 III
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2016-03-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 687g (1.51 pounds) 1051g (2.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 472
Other
Battery life 600 photographs 420 photographs
Form of battery 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $380 $1,398