Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 III Comparison

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Fujifilm HS35EXR

16 MP | 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) EXRCMOS Sensor

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20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) Stacked BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 III Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing HS35EXR and RX10 III, two Bridge cameras from Fujifilm and Sony. Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR is a Small Sensor Superzoom class camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III is a Large Sensor Superzoom class camera.

Fujifilm HS35EXR was introduced to market in January 2013 and Sony RX10 III was launched in March 2016. As you can see, HS35EXR is 3 years older than RX10 III. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony RX10 III before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm HS35EXR Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2013-01-07

16MP - 1/2-inch EXRCMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 12800)

24-720 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.00" Tilting Screen

Electronic viewfinder

11.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

480fps High-Speed Video

687g. 131 x 97 x 126 mm

Replaced Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Compare

Sony RX10 III Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2016-03-29

20MP - 1″ Stacked BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 64 - 25600)

24-600 mm F2.4-4.0 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Tilting Screen

2359k dot Electronic viewfinder

14.0fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

960fps High-Speed Video

Built-in Wireless

1051g. 133 x 94 x 127 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II Compare

Fujifilm HS35EXR was replaced by Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III

Sony RX10 III was replaced by Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV vs Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony RX10 III compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III

Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life	600 shots vs 420 shots	180 more frames with a single charge
Weight	687 g vs 1051 g	364 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele	720mm vs 600mm	120 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	30× vs 25x	more flexible focal coverage

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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III over Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs None	Better connectivity
Sensor Resolution	20 MP vs 16 MP	25% more pixels
Max ISO	12.800 vs 3.200	300% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution	1.229k dots vs 460k dots	167% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting	14.0fps vs 11.0fps	3 fps faster
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port	Yes vs No	better video control
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Wide	2.40 vs 2.80	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	4.00 vs 5.60	faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage	10.8m vs 7.1m	3.7m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area	5.82µm² vs 1.93µm²	201% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Video
Top LCD	Yes vs No	Help viewing and changing settings easily
NFC Connection	Yes vs No	Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Webcam Function	Yes vs No	Use your camera as a Webcam

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Common Strengths of Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen	Tilting vs Tilting	Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
Viewfinder	Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic)	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 24mm	Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele	720mm vs 600mm	Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III

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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 III: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony RX10 III side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm HS35EXR has external dimensions of 131 x 97 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 4.96″) and weighs 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz) (including batteries). Sony RX10 III has external dimensions of 133 x 94 x 127 mm (5.24 x 3.7 x 5″) and weighs 1051 g (2.32 lb / 37.07 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony RX10 III. Fujifilm HS35EXR is 2mm narrower and 1mm thinner than Sony RX10 III but it is also 3mm taller.

Comparison image of Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony RX10 III Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony RX10 III.

Comparison image of Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony RX10 III Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony RX10 III.

Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony RX10 III Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm HS35EXR is significantly lighter (364g ) than the Sony RX10 III which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Bridge Cameras

HS35EXR

RX10 III

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Bridge Cameras

HS35EXR

RX10 III

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of RX10 III, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to HS35EXR.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony RX10 III's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Both cameras feature Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 III: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR has a 16.0MP 1/2-inch (6.4 x 4.8 mm ) sized EXRCMOS sensor and features EXR processor. On the other hand, Sony RX10 III has a 20.0MP 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized Stacked BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.

Below you can see the HS35EXR and RX10 III sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony RX10 III Cameras

As seen above, Sony RX10 III has a 3.8x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm HS35EXR. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 III Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR features a 24-720 mm F2.8-5.6 30× zoom lens whereas Sony RX10 III features a 24-600 mm F2.4-4.0 25x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.40, Sony RX10 III is faster than Fujifilm HS35EXR at this focal length. On the tele end, Fujifilm HS35EXR has 120mm longer reach than the Sony RX10 III. However, with a max aperture of f4.00, Sony RX10 III is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

HS35EXR

RX10 III

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

HS35EXR

RX10 III

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

HS35EXR

RX10 III

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

HS35EXR

RX10 III

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

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What types of Photography are Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony RX10 III Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony RX10 III for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm HS35EXR for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 III for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm HS35EXR for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Sony RX10 III for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.40
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
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Fujifilm HS35EXR for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 III for Sports Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Good Battery Life: 600 shots
720 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 14.0fps
Environmental Sealings
25 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
600 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f4.00
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
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Fujifilm HS35EXR for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 III for Daily Photography

GOOD

RAW shooting capability
30.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
687g
Body Thickness 126mm
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RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
25.0X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
1051g
Body Thickness 127mm
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Fujifilm HS35EXR for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony RX10 III for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony RX10 III: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony RX10 III, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony RX10 III scores compare:

Fujifilm HS35EXR

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #25 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #410 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Sony RX10 III

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #8 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #186 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Sony RX10 III is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm HS35EXR in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Fujifilm HS35EXR. Otherwise, Sony RX10 III is the better camera overall.

Sony RX10 III vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Brand	Fujifilm	Sony
Announced	2013-01-07	2016-03-29
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type	EXRCMOS	Stacked BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2-inch	1″
Dimensions	6.4 x 4.8 mm	13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area	30.72mm²	116.16mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	20 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	12800 ISO	25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	64 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	25
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-720 mm (30×)	24-600 mm (25x)
Max Aperture	F2.8-5.6	F2.4-4.0
Macro Focus Range	1cm	3cm
Screen
Type	Tilting	Tilting
Size	3.00"	3.00"
Resolution	460k dots	1,229k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	n/a	2,359k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a	0.7x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter	n/a	1/32000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )	10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	11.0 fps	14.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	3840 x 2160
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	687g	1051g
Dimensions	131 x 97 x 126mm	133 x 94 x 127mm
Battery Life	600 shots	420 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested	70
DxO Color Depth	not tested	23.1
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested	12.6
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested	472
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