Updated (January, 2012): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix F770 EXR vs Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Fujifilm FinePix F770 EXR

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Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix F770 EXR

Zoom
Great zoom
20x
High-speed framerate
High speed movies
320 fps
True resolution
High true resolution
10.6 MP
3D
Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Light sensitivity (boost)
High ISO (boost)
12,800 ISO
Supports RAW
Shoots RAW
Better editing
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5

69

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5

Size
Really small
Compact 102x58x29 mm
Thickness
Thin
1.1"
Weight
Light-weight
200 g
Longest exposure
Long exposures
30 seconds

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm F770 EXR

Zoom Much more zoom 20x vs 10x
Help
4x more zoom
True resolution Much higher true resolution 10.6 MP vs 9 MP
Help
Capture around 20% more detail in your photos
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 320 fps vs None
Help
Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
Help
Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
Help
Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Sensor size Much larger sensor 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm vs 1/2.5" 6.3x4.2mm
Help
Around 20% larger sensor
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
Help
Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
Help
Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs None
Help
Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
Help
2x higher resolution screen
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 11 fps vs 10 fps
Help
10% faster continuous shooting
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/2000s vs 1/1600s
Help
20% faster max shutter speed
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-HX5

Size Significantly smaller 102x58x29 mm vs 105x63x36 mm
Help
Around 30% smaller
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
Help
Less risk of blur
Thickness Significantly thinner 1.1" vs 1.4"
Help
Around 20% thinner
Weight Lighter 200 g vs 234 g
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More than 10% lighter
Lowest price Cheaper $251.00 vs $344.00
Help
The best price we've seen is $93 cheaper (around 30% less)
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 30s vs 8s
Help
Around 4x longer exposures
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent travel zooms, and ignoring price

Fujifilm FinePix F770 EXR Fujifilm FinePix F770 EXR
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Fujifilm FinePix F770 EXR.

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by George-B-Streissguth last month
Fujifilm F770 EXR vs Sony DSC-HX100v

Not beginner, not pro. Which camera provides the best overall image quality, the Sony HX200V, the ...

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by alfredbulbasaur 3 days ago
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm F770 EXR

i currently have a fujifilm f30 which has been great for taking pictures in low light conditions...

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
1080p @ 30fps
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
25 mm
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
F770 EXR:11 fps
DSC-HX5:10 fps
Weight Heavy Help
F770 EXR:234 g
DSC-HX5:200 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
F770 EXR:1.4"
DSC-HX5:1.1"
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Size Large Help
F770 EXR:105x63x36 mm
DSC-HX5:102x58x29 mm
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/3.5

Compared to recent travel zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

Panasonic Lumix ZS20

Travel zoom

$290 - $350

Touch screen Has a touch screen
Macro focus Slightly closer macro focusing
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Travel zoom

$319 - $330

Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$299

Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$356 - $430

Aperture Has a much wider aperture
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Zoom Has slightly less zoom
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V

Travel zoom

$420

Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Travel zoom

$399

Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S95

Pro digicam

$340 - $389

Aperture Has a much wider aperture
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive

Fujifilm FinePix F770 EXR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR

Travel zoom

$248

Wide angle Better wide angle
Size Smaller
Zoom Significantly less zoom
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Fujifilm FinePix F750 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix F750 EXR

Travel zoom

$299 - $350

Lowest price Cheaper
GPS No built-in GPS
Supports RAW No RAW support
Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR

Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR

Travel zoom

$209 - $300

Wide angle Better wide angle
Size Smaller
Zoom Significantly less zoom
3D Doesn't take 3D photos

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony Cybershot DSC-H70

Sony Cybershot H70

Travel zoom

$180

Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution
GPS No built-in GPS
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX7V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7v

Travel zoom

$402

Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
3D Takes 3D photos
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$148 - $179

Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Supports 24p Supports 24p
GPS No built-in GPS
Zoom Less zoom
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Travel zoom

$361

True resolution Significantly higher true resolution
Zoom More zoom
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor

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