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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX99

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Launched September 2018
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX99 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm XP70 versus Sony HX99, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm XP70 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP70 was introduced 5 years before the HX99 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up against the HX99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Sony HX99

 Fujifilm XP70 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm XP70

 HX99 Fujifilm XP70 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2014Newer by 56 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.00"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony HX99

 Fujifilm XP70 HX99 

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP70 versus Sony HX99 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 and the HX99.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and HX99 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and HX99.

Clearly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX99 Portrait photography factors
35
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography details
Sony HX99 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (242 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography details
Sony HX99 Sports photography details
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
58
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (210 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
76
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than average in class (242g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (210 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX99 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
76
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization
features face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (242g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Sony HX99
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2018-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 242 gr (0.53 lb)
Physical 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 210 shots 360 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $199 $469