Nikon P950 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Comparison

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Nikon P950

16 MP | 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

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

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Nikon P950 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing P950 and HS35EXR, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Nikon and Fujifilm. Nikon P950 was introduced to market in January 2020 and Fujifilm HS35EXR was launched in January 2013. As you can see, HS35EXR is 7 years older than P950. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon P950 and Fujifilm HS35EXR before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P950 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2020-01-07

16MP - 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 6400

24-2000 mm F2.8-6.5 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.20" Fully Articulated Screen

2359k dot Electronic viewfinder

7.0fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

1005g. 140 x 110 x 150 mm

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

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 Nikon Coolpix P950

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon P950 and Fujifilm HS35EXR compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P950 over Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs None	Better connectivity
Max ISO	6.400 vs 3.200	100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size	3.2 vs 3"	0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	921k dots vs 460k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele	2000mm vs 720mm	1280 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	83.3x vs 30×	more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage	11.5m vs 7.1m	4.4m longer range
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Video
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

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Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR over Nikon Coolpix P950

Viewfinder Coverage	100% vs 90%	More accurate viewfinder
Continuous Shooting	11.0fps vs 7.0fps	4 fps faster
Battery Life	600 shots vs 290 shots	310 more frames with a single charge
Weight	687 g vs 1005 g	318 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele	5.60 vs 6.50	faster lens at tele

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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P950 and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen	Fully Articulated 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	2000mm vs 720mm	Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P950 and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

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Nikon P950 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR: 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 Nikon P950 and Fujifilm HS35EXR side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P950 has external dimensions of 140 x 110 x 150 mm (5.51 x 4.33 x 5.91″) and weighs 1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz) (including batteries). 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).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P950 and Fujifilm HS35EXR. Fujifilm HS35EXR is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 9mm narrower, 13mm shorter and 24mm thinner than Nikon P950.

Comparison image of Nikon P950 and Fujifilm HS35EXR Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P950 and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Comparison image of Nikon P950 and Fujifilm HS35EXR Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P950 and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Top View Comparison image of Nikon P950 and Fujifilm HS35EXR 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 (318g ) than the Nikon P950 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Bridge Cameras

P950

HS35EXR

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Bridge Cameras

P950

HS35EXR

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix P950 nor Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon P950's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Fujifilm HS35EXR's 3" screen.

Nikon P950 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR: Sensor Comparison

Both Nikon P950 and Fujifilm HS35EXR have 16.0 MP resolution sensors but Nikon P950's sensor is 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) and Fujifilm HS35EXR's sensor is 1/2-inch (6.4 x 4.8 mm ).

Since Fujifilm HS35EXR's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Nikon P950.

Below you can see the P950 and HS35EXR sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P950 and Fujifilm HS35EXR Cameras

Nikon P950 and Fujifilm HS35EXR have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon P950 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon P950 features a 24-2000 mm F2.8-6.5 83.3x zoom lens whereas Fujifilm HS35EXR features a 24-720 mm F2.8-5.6 30× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm and have the same max aperture of f2.80 at this focal length. On the tele end, Nikon P950 has 1280mm longer reach than the Fujifilm HS35EXR. However, with a max aperture of f5.60, Fujifilm HS35EXR is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

P950

HS35EXR

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

P950

HS35EXR

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

P950

HS35EXR

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

P950

HS35EXR

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

Average

What types of Photography are Nikon P950 and Fujifilm HS35EXR Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P950 and Fujifilm HS35EXR 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.

Nikon P950 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm HS35EXR 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 1/2.3 sensor
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Nikon P950 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm HS35EXR for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 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: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
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Nikon P950 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm HS35EXR for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
2000 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 290 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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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: 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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Nikon P950 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm HS35EXR for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

RAW shooting capability
83.3X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
1005g
Body Thickness 150mm
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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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Nikon P950 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm HS35EXR for Landscape Photography

POOR

RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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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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Nikon P950 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR: 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 Nikon P950 and Fujifilm HS35EXR, 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 Nikon P950 and Fujifilm HS35EXR scores compare:

Nikon P950

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #11 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #256 out of 1244 in all Cameras

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

Nikon P950 has a higher Overall Score than the Fujifilm HS35EXR and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P950 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix P950	Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Brand	Nikon	Fujifilm
Announced	2020-01-07	2013-01-07
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type	CMOS	EXRCMOS
Size	1/2.3	1/2-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.4 x 4.8 mm
Area	28.07mm²	30.72mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	12800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 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	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-2000 mm (83.3x)	24-720 mm (30×)
Max Aperture	F2.8-6.5	F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range	1cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fully Articulated	Tilting
Size	3.20"	3.00"
Resolution	921k dots	460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	2,359k dots	n/a
Viewfinder Coverage	90%	100%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Optical	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	11.50 m (at Auto ISO)	7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	7.0 fps	11.0 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	3840 x 2160	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	1005g	687g
Dimensions	140 x 110 x 150mm	131 x 97 x 126mm
Battery Life	290 shots	600 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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