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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Launched January 2014
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm S1 versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was launched 3 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S1 scores vs the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm S1 HZ35W 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2010More recent by 44 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k614kCrisper screen (+306k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Fujifilm S1

 HZ35W Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm S1 HZ35W 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 offers exterior dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S1 versus Samsung HZ35W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and the HZ35W.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and HZ35W is 60 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and HZ35W.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S1 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S1 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
56
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
34
you can focus manually
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (680g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
63
great battery pack (350 per charge)
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition (680g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average (245g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography factors
58
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (350 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (680 grams)
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Samsung HZ35W
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Samsung HZ35W
Also Known as - WB650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 350 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $400 $300