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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony HX99

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F75EXR
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
  • Launched September 2018
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony HX99 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony HX99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer different sensor sizing.

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The F70EXR was manufactured 10 years before the HX99 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the F70EXR scores vs the HX99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Sony HX99

 F70EXR HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 HX99 F70EXR 
LaunchedSeptember 2018July 2009Newer by 110 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.00"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony HX99

 F70EXR HX99 

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the F70EXR compared to the HX99.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and HX99 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and HX99.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F70EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Portrait photography with Sony HX99
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
53
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography information
Sony HX99 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (242g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Sports photography with Sony HX99
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
58
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography factors
Sony HX99 Travel photography factors
61
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long zoom (270mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
76
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (242g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Landscape photography with Sony HX99
31
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
58
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3.00")
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (18MP)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX99 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
76
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (242g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no microphone socket
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony HX99
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Also called FinePix F75EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2018-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3616 x 2712 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 242 gr (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $469