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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX99

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S1880
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
  • Revealed September 2018
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX99 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) have totally different sensor size.

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The S1800 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the HX99 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S1800 grades versus the HX99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sony HX99

 S1800 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the FujiFilm S1800

 HX99 S1800 
RevealedSeptember 2018February 2010Fresher by 104 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony HX99

 S1800 HX99 
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen size

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX99 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S1800 against the HX99.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and HX99 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and HX99.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1800 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony HX99 will render extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older S1800 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with Sony HX99
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (242 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography advice
Sony HX99 Sports photography advice
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
58
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography information
Sony HX99 Travel photography information
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
76
great battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (242 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Landscape photography camera
36
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
58
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (360 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX99 as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
76
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (242g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external microphone port
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Sony HX99
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Also called as FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2018-09-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 242g (0.53 lb)
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 Overall 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
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $180 $469