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FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony A99

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony A99 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS11
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Launched December 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A900
  • Replacement is Sony A99 II
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony A99 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony A99, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and A99 (24MP) and the HS10 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The HS10 was announced 3 years earlier than the A99 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HS10 scores versus the A99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Sony A99

 HS10 A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the FujiFilm HS10

 A99 HS10 
LaunchedDecember 2012July 2010More modern by 29 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Sony A99

 HS10 A99 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS10 features outer dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HS10 vs the A99.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and A99 is 60 and 57 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS10 and A99.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HS10 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A99 will offer you extra detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged HS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS10
Portrait photography with Sony A99
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
82
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography highlights
Sony A99 Street photography highlights
54
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (666g)
75
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A99 as a Sports photography camera
42
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography features
Sony A99 Travel photography features
45
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (666 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
weather proof
megapixel count decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography information
Sony A99 Landscape photography information
44
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
75
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging advice
Sony A99 Vlogging advice
23
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (666 grams)
76
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Sony A99
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Sony SLT-A99
Also referred to as FinePix HS11 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-07-06 2012-12-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666 gr (1.47 pounds) 812 gr (1.79 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Card slots Single 2
Launch pricing $900 $1,998