FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX99
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Released February 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix S1770
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced September 2018

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX99 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the S1600 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) provide different sensor sizes.

The S1600 was released 9 years earlier than the HX99 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S1600 scores versus the HX99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Sony HX99
S1600 | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the FujiFilm S1600
HX99 | S1600 | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 104 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Sony HX99
S1600 | HX99 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equal display dimensions |
FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX99 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S1600 and the HX99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and HX99 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and HX99.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1600 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older S1600 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
Also referred to as | FinePix S1770 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2018-09-01 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3-inch |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/4.0-4.8 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337 gr (0.74 lbs) | 242 gr (0.53 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 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 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $130 | $469 |