Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony A99

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm XP60 versus Sony A99, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the Fujifilm XP60 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XP60 was released 7 months after the A99 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP60 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XP60 scores against the A99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP60 and Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP60 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP60 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP60 versus Sony A99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 and the A99.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP60 and A99 is 93 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP60 and A99.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP60 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A99 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP60 provides a benefit in sensor technology.