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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony HX99

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix F85EXR
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
  • Announced September 2018
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony HX99 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Sony HX99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F80EXR was launched 9 years earlier than the HX99 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the F80EXR matches up against the HX99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Sony HX99

 F80EXR HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 HX99 F80EXR 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018June 2010Fresher by 99 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony HX99

 F80EXR HX99 
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen sizing

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F80EXR enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Sony HX99 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the F80EXR versus the HX99.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F80EXR and HX99 is 92 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the F80EXR and HX99.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F80EXR due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX99 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older F80EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
53
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography info
Sony HX99 Street photography info
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (210g)
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (242 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
58
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization
MP count good (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography details
Sony HX99 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
very long zoom (270mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (210 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
76
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (242g)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
58
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization
MP count good (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging information
Sony HX99 Vlogging information
27
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (210g)
76
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (242g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no external mic jack
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony HX99
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Alternate name FinePix F85EXR -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2018-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
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 speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210g (0.46 lbs) 242g (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 - 360 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
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