Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung GX-1S

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm F660EXR and Samsung GX-1S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and GX-1S (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The Fujifilm F660EXR was introduced 6 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F660EXR scores vs the GX-1S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR & Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F660EXR has got external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F660EXR and Samsung GX-1S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR and the GX-1S.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F660EXR and GX-1S is 91 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F660EXR and GX-1S.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F660EXR using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm F660EXR will provide you with greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F660EXR will have an advantage in sensor tech.