FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony A350

Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony A350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively similar but the F80EXR (1/2") and A350 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F80EXR was unveiled 2 years later than the A350 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm F80EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the F80EXR scores against the A350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F80EXR has outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony A350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the F80EXR against the A350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F80EXR and A350 is 92 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and A350.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F80EXR with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A350 will offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger F80EXR is going to have an edge in sensor technology.