Fujifilm X10 vs Sony HX99

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X10 vs Sony HX99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the HX99 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up versus the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 offers outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X10 vs Sony HX99 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the HX99.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and HX99 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and HX99.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX99 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.