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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony WX300

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Updated by Sony WX350
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony WX300 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and WX300 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was revealed within a month of the WX300 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores vs the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Sony WX300

 Fujifilm HS35EXR WX300 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 WX300 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony WX300

 Fujifilm HS35EXR WX300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2013Same generation
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has got 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) whilst the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony WX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the WX300.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and WX300 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and WX300.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX300 will produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
56
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
36
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography advice
Sony WX300 Street photography advice
55
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than others (687 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (600 shots)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography factors
Sony WX300 Travel photography factors
53
better than average battery (600 shots)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (687g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors in class (166 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging advice
Sony WX300 Vlogging advice
25
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than others (687g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony WX300
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lbs) 166 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $380 $330