Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX99

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was announced 7 years prior to the HX99 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up vs the HX99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F800EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the HX99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and HX99 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F800EXR and HX99.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F800EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.