FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony HX99

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony HX99, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the XP10 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The XP10 was revealed 9 years earlier than the HX99 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the XP10 matches up vs the HX99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix XP10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm XP10 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm XP10 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while 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).

Examine the FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony HX99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the XP10 compared to the HX99.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and HX99 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XP10 and HX99.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XP10 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older XP10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.