Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony HX99
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Announced January 2014
(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
- Introduced September 2018

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony HX99 Overview
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.

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.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Sony HX99
Fujifilm S9200 | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm S9200
HX99 | Fujifilm S9200 | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 56 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Sony HX99
Fujifilm S9200 | HX99 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same screen dimensions |
Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony HX99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S9200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2018-09-01 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3.00" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 201k dots | 638k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 670 grams (1.48 lb) | 242 grams (0.53 lb) |
Physical 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 | 500 photographs | 360 photographs |
Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $300 | $469 |