FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony WX80

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and WX80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The F80EXR was introduced 3 years before the WX80 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the F80EXR scores against the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F80EXR features exterior dimensions 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 WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the F80EXR versus the WX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the F80EXR and WX80 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the F80EXR and WX80.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F80EXR with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX80 will deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older F80EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.