Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX99

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S9900w versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm S9900w (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S9900w was released 4 years before the HX99 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S9900w grades vs the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm S9900w and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9900w offers physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S9900w versus Sony HX99 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w versus the HX99.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and HX99 is 61 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9900w and HX99.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S9900w due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S9900w is going to be behind in sensor technology.