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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX99

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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
  • Released September 2018
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX99 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 8 years before the HX99 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up vs the HX99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Sony HX99

 Fujifilm F550 EXR HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 HX99 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
ReleasedSeptember 2018July 2011Fresher by 86 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony HX99

 Fujifilm F550 EXR HX99 
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen sizing

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the HX99.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and HX99 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and HX99.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX99 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography features
Sony HX99 Portrait photography features
40
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
53
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Street photography camera
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (215g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (242 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography information
Sony HX99 Sports photography information
53
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect AF
58
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (360 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography details
Sony HX99 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average (215 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
good battery (360 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (242g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Landscape photography with Sony HX99
50
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
58
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
saves RAW files
good battery (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX99 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
76
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (242 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony HX99
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2018-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format AVI MPEG4 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 242 grams (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $450 $469