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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX99

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2009
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 S2000HD vs Sony HX99 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S2000HD and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the Fujifilm S2000HD (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was announced 10 years earlier than the HX99 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S2000HD scores versus the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Sony HX99

 Fujifilm S2000HD HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 HX99 Fujifilm S2000HD 
IntroducedSeptember 2018January 2009Fresher by 117 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.00"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Sony HX99

 Fujifilm S2000HD HX99 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S2000HD has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S2000HD and Sony HX99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD vs the HX99.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and HX99 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2000HD and HX99.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S2000HD with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will offer extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography information
Sony HX99 Street photography information
38
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (242g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography factors
Sony HX99 Sports photography factors
23
incredible zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
58
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (360 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3-inch)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Travel photography with Sony HX99
53
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (414mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
good battery power (360 per charge)
lighter than competition (242g)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Landscape photography with Sony HX99
30
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
58
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization
good MP (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
good battery power (360 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3-inch)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX99 as a Vlogging camera
21
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
76
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization
includes face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (242g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Sony HX99
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2018-09-01
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-414mm (14.8x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format - AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lb) 242 gr (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 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 - 360 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $469