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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX99

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched 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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX99 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm T550 was launched 6 years before the HX99 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up vs the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Sony HX99

 Fujifilm T550 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm T550

 HX99 Fujifilm T550 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2013Newer by 68 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Sony HX99

 Fujifilm T550 HX99 
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen sizing

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the HX99.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and HX99 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and HX99.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm T550 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Sony HX99
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
you can focus manually
decent MP (18MP)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography details
Sony HX99 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
tilting screen
image stabilization
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (242g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography info
Sony HX99 Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
58
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (360 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography details
Sony HX99 Travel photography details
76
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
76
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (242 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX99 Landscape photography advice
48
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
58
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.00")
image stabilization
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging info
Sony HX99 Vlogging info
35
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
76
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization
features face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (242 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Sony HX99
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2018-09-01
Body design 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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias 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 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
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 type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 242g (0.53 pounds)
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 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 - 360 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $160 $469