Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony HX99

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XF1 versus Sony HX99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was launched 7 years prior to the HX99 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades vs the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF1 has physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and the HX99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and HX99 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and HX99.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will show more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XF1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.