Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX99

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.