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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX99

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
67
Overall
53

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV105
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 JV100 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the FujiFilm JV100 versus Sony HX99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the JV100 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) enjoy totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The JV100 was brought out 9 years prior to the HX99 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the JV100 grades against the HX99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Sony HX99

 JV100 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the FujiFilm JV100

 HX99 JV100 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018February 2010More modern by 104 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.00"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Sony HX99

 JV100 HX99 

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV100 features external measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JV100 versus Sony HX99 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the JV100 compared to the HX99.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and HX99 is 96 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and HX99.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The JV100 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will render more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged JV100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JV100
Portrait photography with Sony HX99
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography info
Sony HX99 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (126 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (242 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (360 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography features
Sony HX99 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition (126g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
76
great battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (242 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JV100
Landscape photography with Sony HX99
23
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
58
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.00")
image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
great battery (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging info
Sony HX99 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition (126g)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
76
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (242 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Sony HX99
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Otherwise known as FinePix JV105 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2018-09-01
Physical type 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 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 242 gr (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $99 $469