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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm SL300 versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was launched 19 months after the HZ35W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up versus the HZ35W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm SL300 HZ35W 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Fujifilm SL300

 HZ35W Fujifilm SL300 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm SL300 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm SL300 versus 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 have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus the HZ35W.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and HZ35W is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm SL300 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL300 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography features
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL300
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (510g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
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MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (510 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average in class (510g)
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung HZ35W
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510g (1.12 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 300 photographs -
Form 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $280 $300