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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX99

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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 HS35EXR vs Sony HX99 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was released 6 years prior to the HX99 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades versus the HX99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Sony HX99

 Fujifilm HS35EXR HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 HX99 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
IntroducedSeptember 2018January 2013Newer by 68 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony HX99

 Fujifilm HS35EXR HX99 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3.00"Same display sizing

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has specifications 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 out the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony HX99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the HX99.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HX99 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HX99.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography advice
Sony HX99 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
53
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography info
Sony HX99 Street photography info
55
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (242 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography information
Sony HX99 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (600 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect AF
58
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization
resolution is good (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (360 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography info
Sony HX99 Travel photography info
53
good battery power (600 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
76
good battery power (360 shots)
lighter than competition in class (242g)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography advice
Sony HX99 Landscape photography advice
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
good battery power (600 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse recording
58
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX99 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
76
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization
includes face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (242 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony HX99
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2018-09-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lb) 242 gr (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 600 photos 360 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $380 $469