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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched April 2009
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX1 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and HX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was released 2 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F660EXR matches up vs the HX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Sony HX1

 Fujifilm F660EXR HX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012April 2009More recent by 33 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 HX1 Fujifilm F660EXR 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Sony HX1

 Fujifilm F660EXR HX1 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR versus the HX1.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and HX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F660EXR and HX1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F660EXR will offer more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F660EXR should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Portrait photography with Sony HX1
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Street photography information
Sony HX1 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (217g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW format
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography features
Sony HX1 Sports photography features
52
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
36
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Travel photography with Sony HX1
69
lighter than average (217 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
48
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (544g)
megapixel count low (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Landscape photography with Sony HX1
44
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX1 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (217 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
22
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (544 grams)
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Sony HX1
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-04-22
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Bionz
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 9.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217g (0.48 pounds) 544g (1.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $230 $47,999