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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony HX99

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Revealed September 2018
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm JZ200 and Sony HX99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is very close but the Fujifilm JZ200 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was released 7 years before the HX99 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ200 scores vs the HX99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Sony HX99

 Fujifilm JZ200 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 HX99 Fujifilm JZ200 
RevealedSeptember 2018January 2012More modern by 81 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Sony HX99

 Fujifilm JZ200 HX99 
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display measurements

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ200 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs the HX99.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ200 and HX99 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ200 and HX99.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JZ200 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX99 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography information
Sony HX99 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (135 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (242 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography information
Sony HX99 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
58
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (360 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography features
Sony HX99 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others (135g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
76
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (242 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX99 Landscape photography advice
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
58
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX99 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
76
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (242 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Sony HX99
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2018-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 242g (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - 360 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $469