Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony HX99

Following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm S9200 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S9200 was unveiled 5 years prior to the HX99 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9200 matches up against the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9200 provides physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 and the HX99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9200 and HX99 is 61 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9200 and HX99.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S9200 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S9200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.