Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony A850

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm F660EXR and Sony A850, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and A850 (25MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and A850 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The Fujifilm F660EXR was introduced 21 months later than the A850 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm F660EXR scores against the A850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F660EXR enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F660EXR and Sony A850 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR vs the A850.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and A850 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F660EXR and A850.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F660EXR using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A850 will show greater detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F660EXR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.