FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony HX99

Here is a detailed review of the FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony HX99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the JV200 (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the JV200 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The JV200 was introduced 8 years prior to the HX99 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the JV200 matches up versus the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JV200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm JV200 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV200 comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony HX99 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the JV200 compared to the HX99.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV200 and HX99 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV200 and HX99.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The JV200 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older JV200 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.