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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2014
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S9400W versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was introduced 3 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades versus the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm S9400W HZ35W 
RevealedJanuary 2014June 2010Newer by 44 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Fujifilm S9400W

 HZ35W Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm S9400W HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W has outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9400W versus Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W compared to the HZ35W.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and HZ35W is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9400W and HZ35W.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S9400W to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9400W provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
36
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery life (500 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
54
great battery life (500 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
44
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery life (500 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
26
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (670g)
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung HZ35W
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Samsung HZ35W
Also Known as - WB650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2010-06-16
Physical type 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
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 Overall 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 500 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $330 $300