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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony HX80

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix F85EXR
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed March 2016
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony HX80 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony HX80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and HX80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The F80EXR was introduced 6 years earlier than the HX80 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the F80EXR grades versus the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Sony HX80

 F80EXR HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 HX80 F80EXR 
RevealedMarch 2016June 2010More modern by 69 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony HX80

 F80EXR HX80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F80EXR has external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony HX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the F80EXR compared to the HX80.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and HX80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the F80EXR and HX80.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F80EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX80 will give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged F80EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography factors
Sony HX80 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
39
resolution is good (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography info
Sony HX80 Street photography info
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (210g)
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography features
Sony HX80 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (390 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography advice
Sony HX80 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long zoom (270mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (210g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
76
good battery (390 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Landscape photography camera
38
decently wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
49
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
good battery (390 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX80 as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (210g)
75
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony HX80
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Also called FinePix F85EXR -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 grams (0.46 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $400 $368