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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX99

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 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 T500 vs Sony HX99 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm T500 versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) posses totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T500 was revealed 6 years before the HX99 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony HX99

 Fujifilm T500 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm T500

 HX99 Fujifilm T500 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2013Newer by 68 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.00"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony HX99

 Fujifilm T500 HX99 

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T500 versus Sony HX99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the HX99.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and HX99 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and HX99.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX99 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm T500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX99 Portrait photography highlights
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography info
Sony HX99 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (242g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography info
Sony HX99 Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
58
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features tracking focus
great battery life (360 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography factors
Sony HX99 Travel photography factors
76
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
76
great battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (242 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography info
Sony HX99 Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
58
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX99 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
76
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (242g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Sony HX99
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2018-09-01
Physical type Compact 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 16 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 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 242g (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 360 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $469