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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced March 2013
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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 2 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up against the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm S8400W HZ35W 
RevealedMarch 2013June 2010Fresher by 34 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Fujifilm S8400W

 HZ35W Fujifilm S8400W 
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm S8400W HZ35W 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W and the HZ35W.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and HZ35W is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S8400W to give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8400W is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography details
Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (670g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography details
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography details
52
long zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography info
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
52
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1056mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
63
lighter than others (245g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8400W
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (670g)
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung HZ35W
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Samsung HZ35W
Also called as - WB650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-22 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 300 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $300