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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX99

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
67
Overall
53

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AX355
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • 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 AX350 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Sony HX99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly close but the AX350 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) come with different sensor size.

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The AX350 was announced 8 years before the HX99 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the AX350 grades against the HX99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sony HX99

 AX350 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the FujiFilm AX350

 HX99 AX350 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2011Newer by 93 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.00"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony HX99

 AX350 HX99 

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm AX350 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and 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") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the AX350 versus the HX99.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and HX99 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and HX99.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The AX350 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged AX350 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Portrait photography camera
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography details
Sony HX99 Street photography details
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (242g)
small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography factors
Sony HX99 Sports photography factors
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery life (360 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography factors
Sony HX99 Travel photography factors
56
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
76
good battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (242g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography features
Sony HX99 Landscape photography features
28
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
58
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.00")
built in image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Sony HX99
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
76
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization
features face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (242g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Sony HX99
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Also referred to as FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 242g (0.53 pounds)
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 Overall 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 images 360 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $469