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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony A99

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Successor is Fujifilm F800EXR
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Released December 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A900
  • Later Model is Sony A99 II
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony A99 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony A99, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and A99 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was released 11 months before the A99 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F770EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm F770EXR matches up versus the A99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Sony A99

 Fujifilm F770EXR A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 A99 Fujifilm F770EXR 
ReleasedDecember 2012January 2012More modern by 11 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k460kSharper screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Sony A99

 Fujifilm F770EXR A99 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F770EXR comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony A99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR vs the A99.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony A99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F770EXR and A99 is 90 and 57 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F770EXR and A99.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F770EXR because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A99 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F770EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Portrait photography info
Sony A99 Portrait photography info
43
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography information
Sony A99 Street photography information
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2")
75
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography factors
Sony A99 Sports photography factors
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
terrible battery life (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Travel photography with Sony A99
68
lighter than competition in class (234g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
environment proofing
good resolution (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography advice
Sony A99 Landscape photography advice
49
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
missing Time Lapse mode
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony A99 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
76
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Sony A99
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRSony SLT-A99
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Sony SLT-A99
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-12-12
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Bionz
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234g (0.52 pounds) 812g (1.79 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Card slots One 2
Retail cost $480 $1,998