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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX99

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP80
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • 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 XP90 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX99, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm XP90 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XP90 was released 3 years earlier than the HX99 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up against the HX99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Sony HX99

 Fujifilm XP90 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm XP90

 HX99 Fujifilm XP90 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2016More modern by 32 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony HX99

 Fujifilm XP90 HX99 
Display size3"3.00"Same display sizing

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP90 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 and the HX99.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and HX99 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP90 and HX99.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP90 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony HX99 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography features
Sony HX99 Portrait photography features
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography advice
Sony HX99 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (242 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography features
Sony HX99 Sports photography features
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
58
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization
megapixel count good (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP90
Travel photography with Sony HX99
67
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
76
good battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than average (242 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP90
Landscape photography with Sony HX99
46
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (210 shots)
58
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
image stabilization
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging factors
Sony HX99 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
76
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization
features face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (242 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Sony HX99
 Fujifilm XP90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XP90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-15 2018-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 gr (0.45 lbs) 242 gr (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $180 $469