Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX10V

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm S9900w versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was launched 2 years later than the HX10V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up against the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9900w & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9900w has outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9900w versus Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the HX10V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and HX10V is 61 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9900w and HX10V.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX10V to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9900w will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.