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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX99

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP50
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 XP30 vs Sony HX99 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony HX99, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP30 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the HX99 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the HX99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony HX99

 Fujifilm XP30 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm XP30

 HX99 Fujifilm XP30 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018August 2011Newer by 85 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.00"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony HX99

 Fujifilm XP30 HX99 

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the HX99.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and HX99 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and HX99.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX99 will result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography info
Sony HX99 Portrait photography info
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
tilting screen
image stabilization
supports RAW files
lighter than average (242g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Sony HX99
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
58
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (360 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proof
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
76
great battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than average (242g)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography details
Sony HX99 Landscape photography details
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
58
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
image stabilization
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (360 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX99 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
76
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (242 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Sony HX99
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-16 2018-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
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 Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 242g (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 200 images 360 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $240 $469