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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony WX350

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony WX350 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and WX350 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was revealed 13 months earlier than the WX350 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up versus the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Sony WX350

 Fujifilm HS35EXR WX350 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 WX350 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony WX350

 Fujifilm HS35EXR WX350 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Sony WX350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs the WX350.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and WX350 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and WX350.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX350 will offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
56
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
37
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Street photography with Sony WX350
55
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (164g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sports photography with Sony WX350
55
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (600 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
53
great battery life (600 shots)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than average (164 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (600 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
47
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging information
Sony WX350 Vlogging information
25
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (164g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony WX350
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 470 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 (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $380 $270