Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX99

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.