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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX100V

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Newer Model is Sony HX200V
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX100V Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S9900w was launched 3 years later than the HX100V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S9900w grades vs the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm S9900w HX100V 
ReleasedJanuary 2015October 2011More recent by 40 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Fujifilm S9900w

 HX100V Fujifilm S9900w 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm S9900w HX100V 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9900w enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the HX100V.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and HX100V is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9900w and HX100V.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm S9900w will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography info
Sony HX100V Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Street photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography factors
Sony HX100V Sports photography factors
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Travel photography with Sony HX100V
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good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (670g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (577 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography information
Sony HX100V Landscape photography information
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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focusing manually
decently wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9900w
Vlogging with Sony HX100V
57
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (670g)
25
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors (577 grams)
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Sony HX100V
 Fujifilm S9900wSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm S9900w Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-14 2011-10-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 12.70 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 577 grams (1.27 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $719 $429