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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX300

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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 HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Old Model is Sony HX200V
  • Replacement is Sony HX400V
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX300 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and HX300 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was revealed 13 months prior to the HX300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F660EXR scores versus the HX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Sony HX300

 Fujifilm F660EXR HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 HX300 Fujifilm F660EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Sony HX300

 Fujifilm F660EXR HX300 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F660EXR offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR versus the HX300.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F660EXR and HX300 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F660EXR and HX300.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F660EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX300 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F660EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography factors
Sony HX300 Portrait photography factors
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW support
42
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (217 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW support
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Sports photography with Sony HX300
52
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
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 HX300 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (217 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (623 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Landscape photography with Sony HX300
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
48
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Vlogging highlights
Sony HX300 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (217 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (623g)
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Sony HX300
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2013-02-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217g (0.48 pounds) 623g (1.37 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $230 $339