Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX7V
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Sony HX7V
Fujifilm F770EXR | HX7V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Fujifilm F770EXR
HX7V | Fujifilm F770EXR | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Sony HX7V
Fujifilm F770EXR | HX7V | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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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 |