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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX200V

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Introduced January 2015
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX100V
  • Successor is Sony HX300
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX200V Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was brought out 2 years after the HX200V which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up versus the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm S9900w HX200V 
IntroducedJanuary 2015May 2012More modern by 33 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Fujifilm S9900w

 HX200V Fujifilm S9900w 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm S9900w HX200V 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9900w enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w compared to the HX200V.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and HX200V is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9900w and HX200V.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX200V to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9900w should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Street photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
51
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography features
Sony HX200V Sports photography features
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (450 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography information
Sony HX200V Travel photography information
60
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
57
good battery power (450 shots)
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (583 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX200V Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
good battery power (450 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
57
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
27
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Sony HX200V
 Fujifilm S9900wSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm S9900w Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-14 2012-05-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 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 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 583g (1.29 pounds)
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 pictures 450 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $719 $480