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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX99

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 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 S4200 vs Sony HX99 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S4200 versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S4200 was revealed 7 years prior to the HX99 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades vs the HX99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Sony HX99

 Fujifilm S4200 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm S4200

 HX99 Fujifilm S4200 
RevealedSeptember 2018January 2012Newer by 81 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Sony HX99

 Fujifilm S4200 HX99 
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen size

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 offers outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the HX99.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and HX99 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and HX99.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX99 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX99 Portrait photography factors
36
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography information
Sony HX99 Street photography information
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
77
screen tilts
image stabilization
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (242 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography details
Sony HX99 Sports photography details
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
58
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (360 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Travel photography camera
54
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
76
great battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than others in class (242g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
Landscape photography with Sony HX99
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
58
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.00")
image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging details
Sony HX99 Vlogging details
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
76
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (242g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Sony HX99
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 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 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
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 grams (1.20 lb) 242 grams (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 pictures 360 pictures
Style of battery AA 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $469