Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX100V
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX100V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm S9900w & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Sony HX100V
Fujifilm S9900w | HX100V | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | October 2011 | More recent by 40 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Fujifilm S9900w
HX100V | Fujifilm S9900w | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony HX100V
Fujifilm S9900w | HX100V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Fujifilm S9900w | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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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 |