Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX50V
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Released April 2013
- Old Model is Sony HX30V

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX50V Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Z35 and Sony HX50V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z35 was released 4 years prior to the HX50V which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades vs the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Sony HX50V
Fujifilm Z35 | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Fujifilm Z35
HX50V | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Released | April 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 45 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Sony HX50V
Fujifilm Z35 | HX50V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z35 enjoys physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm Z35 and Sony HX50V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 and the HX50V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and HX50V.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX50V to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2013-04-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 2920 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 3 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 272g (0.60 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
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 | - | 400 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $130 | $439 |