Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX80

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and HX80 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was announced 5 years earlier than the HX80 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm F660EXR scores against the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR features outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Sony HX80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR compared to the HX80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F660EXR and HX80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F660EXR and HX80.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX80 will deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F660EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.