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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX7V

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released January 2012
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX7V Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm F660EXR and Sony HX7V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and HX7V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was introduced 6 months after the HX7V so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F660EXR scores against the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm F660EXR HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 HX7V Fujifilm F660EXR 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm F660EXR HX7V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F660EXR and Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR against the HX7V.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F660EXR and HX7V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR includes the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography information
Sony HX7V Portrait photography information
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Street photography details
Sony HX7V Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (217 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography information
Sony HX7V Sports photography information
52
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Travel photography factors
Sony HX7V Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (217 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Landscape photography camera
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F660EXR
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (217 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Sony HX7V
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217g (0.48 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $230 $499