Nikon D5000 vs Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      Nikon D5000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D5000 and the Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon D5000 was introduced in June 2009 and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR was introduced in January 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D5000 Highlights

      • 12.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 200 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • 2.7" 230k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 4.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Tilting Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D5000
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D5000 and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR.

      PROS

      Nikon D5000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon D5000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 510 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 600 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D5000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 72
      •   Weight - 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Weight - 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)

      Advantage of Nikon D5000

      Nikon D5000
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D5000 over Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR.

      Nikon D5000 vs Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2-inch
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Tilting
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Lighter 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz) vs 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)

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      Nikon D5500
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      APS-C

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      24.2 MP

      Nikon D60
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D5100
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Nikon D5200
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon D5300
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon Z7
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon Z6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Nikon D3200
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T3i
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      Fujifilm HS35EXR
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR over Nikon D5000.

      Nikon D5000 vs Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.3 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 3,200
      Higher Boosted ISO 6,400 vs 12,800
      Max Image Resolution 4288 x 2848 vs 4608 x 3456
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 2.7" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 460k dot
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 95% vs 100%
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 4.0 fps vs 11.0 fps
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Longer Battery Life 510 shots vs 600 shots
      Internal Storage vs 20 MB

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      Fujifilm HS30EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm HS50EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm HS10
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.3 MP

      Fujifilm HS20 EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon D70
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D90
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Sony a6000
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-E1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Sony a7R V
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon D5000 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D5000 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot460k dot
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life510 shots600 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D5000 has a 2.7" Fully Articulated screen with 230k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 460k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Nikon D5000 selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Tilting screen makes Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Nikon D5000 with Fully Articulated and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR with Tilting screen


      Viewfinder

      Nikon D5000 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinderFujifilm FinePix HS35EXR has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. Nikon D5000 has 95% coverage with 0.78x (0.52x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR has 100% coverage magnification.

      Sensor

      Nikon D5000 features a 12.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 372.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 3,200 and expands to 200 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR features a 16 megapixel 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.4 x 4.8 mm and a total area of 23 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Nikon D5000 is equipped with EXPEED processor and can take pictures up to 4288 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR is equipped with EXR processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 1840, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 1536, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Nikon D5000 has an HDMI and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon D5000 comes with EN-EL9a battery pack with battery life of 510 shots and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR comes with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 600 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D5000 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D5000 has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D5000, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR. Nikon D5000 can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Nikon D5000 ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Nikon D5000 and ±2 range on Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D5000 and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 17.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D5000 and 7.10 m Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m on Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Nikon D5000 and via Shoe Mount to Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Nikon D5000.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D5000 body has dimensions of 127 x 104 x 80 mm (5 x 4.09 x 3.15") and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR body has dimensions of 131 x 97 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 4.96"). Nikon D5000 weighs 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR weighs 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz).

      Nikon D5000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      127 mm

      104 mm

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      131 mm

      97 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D5000 and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      Nikon D5000 and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon D5000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D5000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 510 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      75
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 600 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D5000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 510 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 600 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D5000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      GOOD
      79
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon D5000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      GOOD
      81
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)
      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D5000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      GOOD
      78
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 510 shots
      GOOD
      78
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 600 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D5000 and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and give both of them the score of 62 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon D5000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      OVERALL
      62
      OVERALL
      62

      Sensor

      Nikon D5000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 72
      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D5000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      GOOD
      74
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps

      Video

      Nikon D5000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon D5000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      GOOD
      81
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D5000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      GOOD
      77
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      GOOD
      75
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon D5000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D5000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 510 shots
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 600 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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