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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX20V

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX10V
  • New Model is Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX20V Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and HX20V (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was announced 6 months prior to the HX20V so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm F660EXR matches up vs the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm F660EXR HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 HX20V Fujifilm F660EXR 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm F660EXR HX20V 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F660EXR enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Sony HX20V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR vs the HX20V.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F660EXR and HX20V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F660EXR and HX20V.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX20V will give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography info
Sony HX20V Portrait photography info
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MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
45
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Street photography highlights
Sony HX20V Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (217g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography details
Sony HX20V Sports photography details
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (217g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (254g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Vlogging highlights
Sony HX20V Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (217g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (254g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Sony HX20V
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 grams (0.48 pounds) 254 grams (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $230 $397