Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ35W

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was announced 2 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up vs the HZ35W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the HZ35W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and HZ35W is 61 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and HZ35W.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S8300 to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8300 should have a benefit in sensor tech.