Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX99
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony HX99
Fujifilm T500 | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm T500
HX99 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Announced | September 2018 | January 2013 | Newer by 68 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.00" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony HX99
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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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and HX99 is 95 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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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 |