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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

Camera summary

The Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR, made by Fujifilm, is a powerful SLR-like (bridge) camera. Announced on Jan. 7, 2013. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 12800. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.2 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.5 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.9 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR

Sensor

This camera has a EXRCMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

NP-W126

The battery of this camera can last up to 600 shots per charge with the included NP-W126 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR

Camera summary

The Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR, made by Fujifilm, is a powerful SLR-like (bridge) camera. Announced on Jan. 7, 2013.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.2 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.5 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.9 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

Sensor

This camera has a EXRCMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Autofocus specs

Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Af center
Yes
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
No
Af Face detection
Yes
Yes
Af live view
No
No
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
No
Yes
Af selective
No
No
Af single
Yes
Yes
Af touch
No
No
Af tracking
Yes
Yes
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points - -

Connectivity

Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
HDMI
Yes
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
Wireless connectivity - -
DXO color depth 0.0 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0 0.0

Exposure mode

Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
AF area
No
No
average
Yes
Yes
Center weighted
No
No
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
AKA - -
announced Jan. 7, 2013 Jan. 7, 2013
Body type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
brand Fujifilm Fujifilm
msrp $395.00 $288.00
model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Predecessor model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Successor model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR

Lense

Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Focal length multiplier - -
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Yes
Macro focus range 1cm 0cm
Number of lenses - -

Other features

Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
GPS - -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
AE bracketing
Yes
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
Yes
Yes
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync n/a
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) n/a
Image stabilization
Yes
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 11.0 fps 11.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 30 30
Shutter priority
Yes
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes
No

Physical

Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Battery life 600 shots 500 shots
Battery model NP-W126 -
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
No
No
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm 135 x 101 x 146 mmmm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 687 grs 808 grs

Screen

Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution 460 920
Screen size - -
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Touch screen
No
No

Sensor

Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Max image resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Yes
Yes
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8 mm 6.4 x 4.8 mm
Sensor resolution 16 16
Sensor size 1/2-inch 1/2-inch
Sensor type EXRCMOS EXRCMOS

Headphone port

Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
No
Yes
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps)

Viewfinder

Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
viewfinder Electronic Electronic
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution n/a 920k dots