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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB650
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was revealed 3 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores vs the HZ35W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm S8600 HZ35W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014June 2010Fresher by 44 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Fujifilm S8600

 HZ35W Fujifilm S8600 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm S8600 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 features outer measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the HZ35W.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and HZ35W is 76 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and HZ35W.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S8600 to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8600 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography features
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Street photography advice
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
55
great zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
63
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8600
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (410 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging factors
27
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung HZ35W
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-900mm (36.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450 gr (0.99 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 410 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 3 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $300