Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX99

The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was introduced 7 years prior to the HX99 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores versus the HX99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with external measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony HX99 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs the HX99.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and HX99 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and HX99.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.