Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX99

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S9400W was launched 5 years before the HX99 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores versus the HX99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has dimensions 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 S9400W vs Sony HX99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W versus the HX99.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and HX99 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9400W and HX99.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S9400W because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX99 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S9400W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.