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Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX99

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
67
Overall
53

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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 A150 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm A150 versus Sony HX99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the Fujifilm A150 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm A150 was revealed 10 years earlier than the HX99 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm A150 matches up versus the HX99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Sony HX99

 Fujifilm A150 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm A150

 HX99 Fujifilm A150 
IntroducedSeptember 2018February 2009Newer by 116 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Sony HX99

 Fujifilm A150 HX99 
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display measurements

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A150 provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A150 vs the HX99.

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A150 and HX99 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A150 and HX99.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm A150 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX99 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX99 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
53
manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A150
Street photography with Sony HX99
54
lighter than competition (130g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (242g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (360 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography information
Sony HX99 Travel photography information
55
lighter than competition (130g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
76
good battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition (242 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX99 Landscape photography advice
26
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
58
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization
resolution is good (18MP)
saves RAW formats
good battery (360 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging factors
Sony HX99 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
76
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (242g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Sony HX99
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-04 2018-09-01
Physical type Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 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 capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 242 gr (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $130 $469