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Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX99

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Introduced March 2013
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released September 2018
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX99, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm XP200 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP200 was unveiled 6 years before the HX99 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP200 grades against the HX99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Sony HX99

 Fujifilm XP200 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm XP200

 HX99 Fujifilm XP200 
ReleasedSeptember 2018March 2013More modern by 66 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Sony HX99

 Fujifilm XP200 HX99 
Display size3"3.00"Same display measurements

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP200 has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 against the HX99.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP200 and HX99 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP200 and HX99.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP200 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP200 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography information
Sony HX99 Portrait photography information
30
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP200
Street photography with Sony HX99
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (242g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
58
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization
decent megapixels (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Travel photography factors
Sony HX99 Travel photography factors
66
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
76
good battery life (360 shots)
lighter than others in class (242g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP200
Landscape photography with Sony HX99
45
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization
decent megapixels (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Vlogging information
Sony HX99 Vlogging information
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
76
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (242g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Sony HX99
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-03-22 2018-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 232g (0.51 lb) 242g (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 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 300 photos 360 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $469