Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung HZ35W

Below is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and HZ35W (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was brought out 18 months later than the HZ35W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up versus the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-S1 and Samsung HZ35W. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S1 offers outer measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the HZ35W.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and HZ35W is 52 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more recent Fujifilm X-S1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.