• 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Fujifilm HS35EXR advantages over Nikon D5600

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Nikon D5600 advantages over Fujifilm HS35EXR

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.92 vs 1.39 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 970 vs 600 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    70 mm vs 126 mm
    Thinner
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    8 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1037k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 16.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Compact camera body; Very good touchscreen display; Excellent image quality for its class; Good overall performance.

  • Not many improvements compared to its predecessor, with some downgrades; No 4K video recording.

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm HS30EXR

Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • $778
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slow-motion videos
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
Nikon D5600
Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • $898
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Fujifilm HS25EXR

Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm HS25EXR
  • $778
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Slow-motion videos
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
Nikon D5600
Fujifilm HS25EXR
  • $898
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Panasonic FZ200

Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic FZ200
  • $778
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $890
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • In-camera panoramas
Nikon D5600
Panasonic FZ200
  • $898
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $890
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Pentax KP

Fujifilm HS35EXR
Pentax KP
  • $778
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Nikon D5600
Pentax KP
  • $898
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Nikon D3500

Fujifilm HS35EXR
Nikon D3500
  • $778
  • 1/2 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $709
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
Nikon D5600
Nikon D3500
  • $898
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen
  • $709
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
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