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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony WX5

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F85EXR
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released July 2010
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony WX5 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty close but the F80EXR (1/2") and WX5 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The F80EXR was launched at a similar time to the WX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the F80EXR scores against the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Sony WX5

 F80EXR WX5 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 WX5 F80EXR 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony WX5

 F80EXR WX5 
ReleasedJune 2010July 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F80EXR features external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the F80EXR versus the WX5.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the F80EXR and WX5.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The F80EXR includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (210 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Sports photography with Sony WX5
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography advice
Sony WX5 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long reach (270mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (210 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography information
Sony WX5 Landscape photography information
38
pretty wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging factors
Sony WX5 Vlogging factors
27
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than average in class (210 grams)
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony WX5
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Alternative name FinePix F85EXR -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lb) 146 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $400 $250