Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX99
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XP90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Sony HX99
Fujifilm XP90 | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Fujifilm XP90
HX99 | Fujifilm XP90 | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2016 | More modern by 32 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony HX99
Fujifilm XP90 | HX99 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Fujifilm XP90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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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 |