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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP80

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Fujifilm XP80 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX170 IS
Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP70
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP90
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was brought out 19 months before the Fujifilm XP80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX160 IS scores vs the Fujifilm XP80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm XP80

 SX160 IS Fujifilm XP80 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Canon SX160 IS

 Fujifilm XP80 SX160 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2015June 2013Fresher by 19 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm XP80

 SX160 IS Fujifilm XP80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS comes with external measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP80 has measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX160 IS and the Fujifilm XP80.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm XP80 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm XP80.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older SX160 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography advice
46
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm XP80 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (291 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography advice
51
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery life (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX160 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP80
69
great battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competition (291g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP80 as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery life (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
41
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP80 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (291g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
34
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm XP80
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujifilm XP80
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Fujifilm XP80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-06-21 2015-01-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291g (0.64 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 380 photographs 210 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, group)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $199 $149