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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX7V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm F800EXR
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX7V Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Sony HX7V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and HX7V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was unveiled 19 months later than the HX7V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades versus the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm F900EXR HX7V 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 HX7V Fujifilm F900EXR 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm F900EXR HX7V 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F900EXR has physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Sony HX7V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR and the HX7V.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F900EXR and HX7V is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and HX7V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR contains the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The more modern Fujifilm F900EXR is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography info
Sony HX7V Portrait photography info
44
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography advice
Sony HX7V Street photography advice
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (232g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography details
Sony HX7V Sports photography details
55
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
bad battery (260 shots)
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (232g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography features
Sony HX7V Landscape photography features
47
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
bad battery (260 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging info
Sony HX7V Vlogging info
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (232g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony HX7V
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-30 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR II BIONZ
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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232g (0.51 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 260 photos -
Battery style 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $380 $499