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Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony HX99

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP50
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP70
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
  • Released September 2018
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm XP60 and Sony HX99, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm XP60 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XP60 was released 6 years earlier than the HX99 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP60 matches up versus the HX99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Sony HX99

 Fujifilm XP60 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm XP60

 HX99 Fujifilm XP60 
ReleasedSeptember 2018June 2013Newer by 63 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.00"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Sony HX99

 Fujifilm XP60 HX99 

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP60 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 and the HX99.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP60 and HX99 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP60 and HX99.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP60 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX99 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP60 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX99 Portrait photography highlights
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
you can focus manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Street photography features
Sony HX99 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
screen tilts
image stabilization
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (242g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
58
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization
decent MP (18MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP60
Travel photography with Sony HX99
68
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
76
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than competition (242g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Landscape photography information
Sony HX99 Landscape photography information
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
58
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3.00")
image stabilization
decent MP (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging factors
Sony HX99 Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
76
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (242g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Sony HX99
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-21 2018-09-01
Physical type 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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
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 type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.00"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183g (0.40 pounds) 242g (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" 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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $180 $469