FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony A330

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Sony A330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the F80EXR (1/2") and A330 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The F80EXR was brought out 14 months after the A330 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F80EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the F80EXR scores versus the A330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F80EXR features external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Sony A330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the F80EXR vs the A330.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and A330 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and A330.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F80EXR because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the FujiFilm F80EXR will give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern F80EXR will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.