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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX99

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Revealed September 2018
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX99 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was released 7 years before the HX99 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F660EXR scores against the HX99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Sony HX99

 Fujifilm F660EXR HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 HX99 Fujifilm F660EXR 
RevealedSeptember 2018January 2012Newer by 81 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Sony HX99

 Fujifilm F660EXR HX99 
Display size3"3.00"Same display size

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR offers physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Sony HX99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR versus the HX99.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and HX99 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F660EXR and HX99.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F660EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Portrait photography camera
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
53
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Street photography with Sony HX99
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (217 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (242g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
58
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Travel photography with Sony HX99
69
lighter than competition (217g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition (242 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Landscape photography details
Sony HX99 Landscape photography details
45
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
58
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.00")
built in image stabilization
resolution is good (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (360 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Vlogging information
Sony HX99 Vlogging information
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (217 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
76
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (242 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Sony HX99
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 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 dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
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 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 grams (0.48 pounds) 242 grams (0.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 shots 360 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $230 $469