FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony S950

Here is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very comparable but the F80EXR (1/2") and S950 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The F80EXR was introduced 17 months later than the S950 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the F80EXR scores against the S950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F80EXR provides outside measurements 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 S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony S950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the F80EXR against the S950.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F80EXR and S950 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the F80EXR and S950.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F80EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm F80EXR will show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern F80EXR is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.