Clicky

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX400V

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Successor is Fujifilm F800EXR
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony HX300
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX400V Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and HX400V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The Fujifilm F770EXR was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX400V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F770EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm F770EXR matches up vs the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Sony HX400V

 Fujifilm F770EXR HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 HX400V Fujifilm F770EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Sony HX400V

 Fujifilm F770EXR HX400V 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F770EXR features outside measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR versus the HX400V.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F770EXR and HX400V is 90 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F770EXR and HX400V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F770EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX400V will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F770EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
43
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2")
50
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope Camera

Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography factors
Sony HX400V Street photography factors
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (234g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2")
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (660g)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography information
Sony HX400V Sports photography information
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Travel photography features
Sony HX400V Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors (234g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (660g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography advice
Sony HX400V Landscape photography advice
49
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Vlogging information
Sony HX400V Vlogging information
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (660g)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Sony HX400V
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Bionz X
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 234g (0.52 lbs) 660g (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
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 launch $480 $448