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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(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
Sony HX50V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm Z35 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Fujifilm Z35

 HX50V Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedApril 2013July 2009More modern by 45 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm Z35 HX50V 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

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

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography information
Sony HX50V Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX50V Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography information
Sony HX50V Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (272g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Sony HX50V
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
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