FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX99

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.