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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX99

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(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
Sony HX99
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Sony HX99

 S1600 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the FujiFilm S1600

 HX99 S1600 
IntroducedSeptember 2018February 2010Fresher by 104 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Sony HX99

 S1600 HX99 
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography information
Sony HX99 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (242 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX99 Sports photography highlights
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
58
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography details
Sony HX99 Travel photography details
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
76
better than average battery power (360 shots)
lighter than average in class (242g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
Landscape photography with Sony HX99
36
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
58
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
image stabilization
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX99 Vlogging highlights
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
76
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
image stabilization
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (242 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no mic socket
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Sony HX99
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
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