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FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX99

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix HS11
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 HS10 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm HS10 and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the HS10 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) feature different sensor measurements.

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The HS10 was announced 9 years prior to the HX99 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HS10 matches up versus the HX99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Sony HX99

 HS10 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the FujiFilm HS10

 HX99 HS10 
LaunchedSeptember 2018July 2010More recent by 99 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Sony HX99

 HS10 HX99 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen measurements

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS10 provides outer dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the HS10 versus the HX99.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and HX99 is 60 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS10 and HX99.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HS10 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will offer you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older HS10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography details
Sony HX99 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
53
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography factors
Sony HX99 Street photography factors
54
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (666 grams)
77
tilting screen
image stabilization
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (242 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography details
Sony HX99 Sports photography details
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
58
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Travel photography camera
45
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (666 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than average (242g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography details
Sony HX99 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
58
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3.00")
image stabilization
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX99 as a Vlogging camera
23
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (666g)
76
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (242 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have microphone port
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Sony HX99
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Also Known as FinePix HS11 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2018-09-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 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 666g (1.47 lbs) 242g (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 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 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA 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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $900 $469