Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX99
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
- Announced February 2009
(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

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX99 Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) possess different sensor size.

The Fujifilm S1500 was manufactured 10 years before the HX99 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up against the HX99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Sony HX99
Fujifilm S1500 | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm S1500
HX99 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 116 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.00" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Sony HX99
Fujifilm S1500 | HX99 |
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1500 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the HX99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and HX99 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1500 and HX99.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX99 will offer greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2018-09-01 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 | 10MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-396mm (12.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7" | 3.00" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 345 grams (0.76 lbs) | 242 grams (0.53 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 360 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $200 | $469 |