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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony A7

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony A7 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F85EXR
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7 II
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony A7 Overview

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony A7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and A7 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The F80EXR was introduced 4 years prior to the A7 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F80EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the F80EXR matches up vs the A7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Sony A7

 F80EXR A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 A7 F80EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2010More modern by 43 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony A7

 F80EXR A7 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F80EXR provides outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony A7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the F80EXR vs the A7.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony A7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and A7 is 92 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the F80EXR and A7.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F80EXR using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7 will deliver extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged F80EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography features
Sony A7 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
82
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Street photography with Sony A7
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (210g)
79
screen tilts
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than average (474g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography information
Sony A7 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Travel photography with Sony A7
58
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
long reach (270mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (210g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (474g)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography info
Sony A7 Landscape photography info
38
quite wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging advice
Sony A7 Vlogging advice
27
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (210g)
35
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
lighter than average (474g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony A7
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRSony Alpha A7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Sony Alpha A7
Alternative name FinePix F85EXR -
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-06-16 2014-01-22
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 grams (0.46 pounds) 474 grams (1.04 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $400 $798