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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX9V

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX9V Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm F660EXR and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and HX9V (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was launched 6 months later than the HX9V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F660EXR grades against the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm F660EXR HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 HX9V Fujifilm F660EXR 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm F660EXR HX9V 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F660EXR has outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F660EXR and Sony HX9V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR against the HX9V.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F660EXR and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F660EXR and HX9V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F660EXR comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography factors
Sony HX9V Portrait photography factors
36
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
38
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Street photography highlights
Sony HX9V Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (217g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography info
Sony HX9V Sports photography info
52
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Travel photography features
Sony HX9V Travel photography features
69
lighter than others in class (217g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (245g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (217g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Sony HX9V
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 4.00 m
Flash options 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 grams (0.48 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 photos -
Battery format 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $328