Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX99
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
- Released November 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released September 2018

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX99 Overview
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.

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.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Sony HX99
Fujifilm X-S1 | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm X-S1
HX99 | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
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Released | September 2018 | ![]() | November 2011 | Newer by 82 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony HX99
Fujifilm X-S1 | HX99 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equal screen measurements |
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
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.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
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.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Fujifilm X-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm X-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-11-24 | 2018-09-01 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3-inch |
Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-624mm (26.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.00" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 920 grams (2.03 lb) | 242 grams (0.53 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 216 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-95 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $399 | $469 |