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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX99

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced March 2013
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
  • Announced September 2018
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX99 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was released 6 years prior to the HX99 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades versus the HX99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Sony HX99

 Fujifilm S8400W HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 HX99 Fujifilm S8400W 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018March 2013Newer by 66 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony HX99

 Fujifilm S8400W HX99 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen measurement

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the HX99.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and HX99 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and HX99.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8400W is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Portrait photography with Sony HX99
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
53
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Street photography with Sony HX99
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (242g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Sports photography with Sony HX99
53
long zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
58
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization
good megapixels (18MP)
features tracking focus
good battery life (360 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Travel photography with Sony HX99
52
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1056mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
76
good battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than competitors (242g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Landscape photography with Sony HX99
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
58
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
image stabilization
good megapixels (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging advice
Sony HX99 Vlogging advice
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (670g)
76
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization
features face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (242g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Sony HX99
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-22 2018-09-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 670g (1.48 lb) 242g (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 images 360 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
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