Sony Alpha 6000 vs Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Alpha 6000 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.

      Sony Alpha 6000 was introduced in April 2014 and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR was introduced in January 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Alpha 6000 Highlights

      • 24.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 179 Focus Points (179 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 922k dot Tilting Screen
      • 0.39" 1,440k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      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 Sony Alpha 6000
      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 Sony Alpha 6000 and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR.

      PROS

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   179 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 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

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 82
      •   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 Sony Alpha 6000

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha 6000 over Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR.

      Sony Alpha 6000 vs Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.3 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 4608 x 3456
      Timelapse Recording With downloadable app vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 922k dot vs 460k dot
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz) vs 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)

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      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6700
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      APS-C

      26.0 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6300
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Nikon Z9
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Canon Rebel XTi
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      APS-C

      10.0 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 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 Sony Alpha 6000.

      Sony Alpha 6000 vs Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
      Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 3,200
      Higher Boosted ISO 51,200 vs 12,800
      Image Stabilization vs
      Average Metering vs
      Longer Battery Life 360 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 D5000
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Nikon D90
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      APS-C

      12.3 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 Sony Alpha 6000 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Micro Mini
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Alpha 6000 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life360 shots600 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Alpha 6000 and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR have 3.0" Tilting screens with 922k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively. Tilting screen makes cameras very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Sony Alpha 6000 and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR with Tilting screen


      Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha 6000 has a built-in 0.39" Electronic viewfinder with 1,440k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha 6000 features a 24.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600 and expands to 100 - 51,200 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

      Sony Alpha 6000 is equipped with BIONZ X processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688 with 3:2, 16:9 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

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Sony Alpha 6000

      Sony Alpha 6000 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      NFC on Sony Alpha 6000

      Sony Alpha 6000 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Sony Alpha 6000 has a Micro HDMI and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Alpha 6000 comes with NP-FW50 battery pack with battery life of 360 shots and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR comes with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 600 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Alpha 6000 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I) card slot. Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Sony Alpha 6000 has Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Alpha 6000, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Sony Alpha 6000 has Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) system with 179 focusing points and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR has . Sony Alpha 6000 has detection range from 0 to +20 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Sony Alpha 6000 ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Sony Alpha 6000 and ±2 range on Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sony Alpha 6000 and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m at ISO 100 on Sony Alpha 6000 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 or Wireless connection to Sony Alpha 6000 and via Shoe Mount to Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Sony Alpha 6000.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Alpha 6000 body has dimensions of 120 x 67 x 45 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.77") and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR body has dimensions of 131 x 97 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 4.96"). Sony Alpha 6000 weighs 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR weighs 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz).

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      120 mm

      67 mm

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      131 mm

      97 mm

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      97 mm

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      45 mm

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      126 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Alpha 6000 and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      Sony Alpha 6000 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

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      GOOD
      72
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k 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

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   179 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 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

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   179 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 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

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      GOOD
      79
      •   179 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 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

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      GOOD
      83
      •   179 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 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

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      GOOD
      82
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 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 Sony Alpha 6000 and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and give them scores of 67 and 62 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Sony Alpha 6000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      OVERALL
      67
      OVERALL
      62

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      GOOD
      70
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 82
      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      GOOD
      74
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps

      Video

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      GOOD
      83
      •   0 EV Min AF Detection
      •   179 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      GOOD
      75
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      GOOD
      75
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

      Connectivity

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      GOOD
      79
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   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

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 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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