FujiFilm AV200 vs Sony HX80

Here is a thorough review of the FujiFilm AV200 versus Sony HX80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the AV200 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was announced 6 years before the HX80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the AV200 matches up versus the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV200 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AV200 versus Sony HX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the AV200 versus the HX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and HX80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and HX80.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX80 to provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older AV200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.