• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 360.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon SX100 IS advantages over Fujifilm HS35EXR

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.76 vs 1.39 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    46 mm vs 126 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    323g vs 687g
    Lighter weight

Fujifilm HS35EXR advantages over Canon SX100 IS

  • Larger sensor
    1/2 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • More telephoto lens reach
    720 mm vs 360 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 600 vs 400 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    11 years vs 16 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 172k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2500 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • 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
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm HS20EXR

Canon SX100 IS
Fujifilm HS20EXR
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm HS20EXR
  • $778
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Shoots 60p video

Compared to Fujifilm HS30EXR

Canon SX100 IS
Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • $778
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slow-motion videos
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch

Compared to Fujifilm HS25EXR

Canon SX100 IS
Fujifilm HS25EXR
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm HS25EXR
  • $778
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Slow-motion videos
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch

Compared to Panasonic FZ200

Canon SX100 IS
Panasonic FZ200
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $890
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic FZ200
  • $778
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $890
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Fujifilm SL1000

Canon SX100 IS
Fujifilm SL1000
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm SL1000
  • $778
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Faster shutter
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
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