Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony HX99

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was unveiled 8 years earlier than the HX99 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR scores vs the HX99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR provides external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Sony HX99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR compared to the HX99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and HX99 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and HX99.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F600 EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.