Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX99

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was manufactured 8 years before the HX99 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores vs the HX99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the HX99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and HX99 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and HX99.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.