FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm F660EXR

Here is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm HS10 and Fujifilm F660EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the HS10 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The HS10 was released 18 months earlier than the Fujifilm F660EXR making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HS10 grades versus the Fujifilm F660EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS10 features external dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Fujifilm F660EXR has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm HS10 and Fujifilm F660EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the HS10 against the Fujifilm F660EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and Fujifilm F660EXR is 60 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HS10 and Fujifilm F660EXR.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HS10 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm F660EXR will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older HS10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.