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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX7V

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Renewed by Fujifilm F800EXR
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 F770EXR vs Sony HX7V Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F770EXR and Sony HX7V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and HX7V (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was brought out 6 months after the HX7V and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F770EXR matches up against the HX7V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm F770EXR HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 HX7V Fujifilm F770EXR 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm F770EXR HX7V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F770EXR has outside dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F770EXR and Sony HX7V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR compared to the HX7V.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F770EXR and HX7V is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F770EXR and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F770EXR features the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
43
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
29
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography factors
Sony HX7V Street photography factors
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (234g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography highlights
Sony HX7V Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (234 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
missing Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Vlogging advice
Sony HX7V Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Sony HX7V
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234g (0.52 lbs) 208g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $480 $499