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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX99

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Old Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm F900EXR
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
  • Introduced September 2018
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX99 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Sony HX99

 Fujifilm F800EXR HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 HX99 Fujifilm F800EXR 
IntroducedSeptember 2018July 2012Newer by 74 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony HX99

 Fujifilm F800EXR HX99 
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display sizing

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

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).

See the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony HX99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX99 size comparison

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

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX99 Portrait photography highlights
44
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2")
53
manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography features
Sony HX99 Street photography features
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2")
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (242 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography features
Sony HX99 Sports photography features
53
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
58
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization
good MP (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (360 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography features
Sony HX99 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (232g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
good battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than others in class (242g)
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Landscape photography with Sony HX99
50
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
58
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.00")
has image stabilization
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging highlights
Sony HX99 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
76
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (242 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony HX99
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-25 2018-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing 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 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 grams (0.51 pounds) 242 grams (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 360 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $330 $469