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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX350

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX350 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S9900w was introduced 23 months prior to the HX350 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S9900w grades vs the HX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Sony HX350

 Fujifilm S9900w HX350 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 HX350 Fujifilm S9900w 
LaunchedDecember 2016January 2015More modern by 23 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony HX350

 Fujifilm S9900w HX350 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9900w comes with external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony HX350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w versus the HX350.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9900w and HX350 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9900w and HX350.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX350 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S9900w is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography details
Sony HX350 Portrait photography details
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography info
Sony HX350 Street photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (670g)
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Sports photography with Sony HX350
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography information
Sony HX350 Travel photography information
61
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
54
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (652g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9900w
Vlogging with Sony HX350
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
27
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (652 grams)
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Sony HX350
 Fujifilm S9900wSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm S9900w Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-14 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing 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 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 652 gr (1.44 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $719 -