Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX99
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(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
(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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Sony HX99
| Fujifilm T550 | HX99 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm T550
| HX99 | Fujifilm T550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2018 |  | January 2013 | Newer by 68 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer 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 sizing | 3" |  | 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).
Examine the Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Sony 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 |
