FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX99
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sony HX99
S1800 | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the FujiFilm S1800
HX99 | S1800 | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 104 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony HX99
S1800 | HX99 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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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 |