FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony A6000

In this write-up, we will be looking at the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony A6000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and A6000 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The F80EXR was revealed 4 years prior to the A6000 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F80EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the F80EXR scores against the A6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR and Sony Alpha a6000. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm F80EXR has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony A6000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the F80EXR vs the A6000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and A6000 is 92 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the F80EXR and A6000.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F80EXR with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A6000 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older F80EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.