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Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX99

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP70
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP90
Sony HX99
(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
  • Launched September 2018
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm XP80 and Sony HX99, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm XP80 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP80 was introduced 4 years earlier than the HX99 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up vs the HX99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Sony HX99

 Fujifilm XP80 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm XP80

 HX99 Fujifilm XP80 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2015More modern by 44 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.00"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Sony HX99

 Fujifilm XP80 HX99 

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP80 offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 vs the HX99.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP80 and HX99 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP80 and HX99.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP80 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX99 will give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP80
Portrait photography with Sony HX99
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP80
Street photography with Sony HX99
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (242g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography details
Sony HX99 Sports photography details
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
58
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography factors
Sony HX99 Travel photography factors
65
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
76
great battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than competition in class (242 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography info
Sony HX99 Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
58
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX99 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
76
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (242 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Sony HX99
 Fujifilm XP80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XP80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-14 2018-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 179g (0.39 lbs) 242g (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 360 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $149 $469