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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Announced September 2017
  • Replaced the Sony RX10 III
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Sony RX10 IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and RX10 IV (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was unveiled 5 years prior to the RX10 IV which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores against the RX10 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Sony RX10 IV

 Fujifilm HS35EXR RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 RX10 IV Fujifilm HS35EXR 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017January 2013More modern by 56 months
Screen resolution1440k460kSharper screen (+980k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony RX10 IV

 Fujifilm HS35EXR RX10 IV 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR features 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 RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Sony RX10 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs the RX10 IV.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and RX10 IV is 59 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and RX10 IV.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 IV will give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Portrait photography with Sony RX10 IV
56
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
71
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Street photography with Sony RX10 IV
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
more heavy than average (687g)
64
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proof
heavier than competition in class (1,095g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography features
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography features
55
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (600 shots)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
76
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography advice
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography advice
53
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (687g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (1,095 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography highlights
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (600 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse recording
62
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging advice
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging advice
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average (687 grams)
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,095g)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony RX10 IV
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2017-09-12
Physical type 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 315
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687g (1.51 lbs) 1095g (2.41 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photos 400 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $380 $1,698