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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX99

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AV255
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released September 2018
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the AV250 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) use different sensor sizes.

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The AV250 was unveiled 8 years prior to the HX99 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the AV250 scores versus the HX99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony HX99

 AV250 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the FujiFilm AV250

 HX99 AV250 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2011More modern by 93 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.00"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony HX99

 AV250 HX99 

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 has external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the AV250 vs the HX99.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and HX99 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and HX99.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The AV250 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged AV250 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with Sony HX99
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (242 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography details
Sony HX99 Sports photography details
30
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
58
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization
resolution is good (18MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography info
Sony HX99 Travel photography info
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
76
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (242g)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography details
Sony HX99 Landscape photography details
33
fast max aperture (f)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
58
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX99 as a Vlogging camera
26
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
76
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (242 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing microphone port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Sony HX99
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Also referred to as FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2018-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 242 grams (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos 360 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $160 $469