Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony HX99
95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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91 Imaging
45 Features
67 Overall
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Launched August 2011
(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

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony HX99 Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony HX99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the Fujifilm JX370 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) enjoy totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm JX370 was released 8 years before the HX99 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores versus the HX99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX370 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX370 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Sony HX99
Fujifilm JX370 | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm JX370
HX99 | Fujifilm JX370 | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 85 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3.00" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Sony HX99
Fujifilm JX370 | HX99 |
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX370 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony HX99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 vs the HX99.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and HX99 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX370 and HX99.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JX370 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX99 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX370 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX370 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-08-11 | 2018-09-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3-inch |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.00 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1800 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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 | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124 grams (0.27 lbs) | 242 grams (0.53 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 shots | 360 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $159 | $469 |