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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm F660EXR and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was brought out 11 months before the XZ-2 iHS and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm F660EXR matches up versus the XZ-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 Fujifilm F660EXR XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 XZ-2 iHS Fujifilm F660EXR 
IntroducedDecember 2012January 2012More modern by 11 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 Fujifilm F660EXR XZ-2 iHS 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR features outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F660EXR and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR compared to the XZ-2 iHS.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F660EXR and XZ-2 iHS is 91 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F660EXR and XZ-2 iHS.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F660EXR because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm F660EXR will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F660EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
37
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
46
you can focus manually
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Street photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (217 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
66
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others (346g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography information
53
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Travel photography advice
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others in class (217g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (346 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
45
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Vlogging details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (217g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
36
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than others (346 grams)
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXROlympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 35
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 grams (0.48 lb) 346 grams (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 340 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $230 $450