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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX80

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JV105
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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 JV100 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JV100 versus Sony HX80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was revealed 7 years prior to the HX80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the JV100 grades against the HX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Sony HX80

 JV100 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the FujiFilm JV100

 HX80 JV100 
RevealedMarch 2016February 2010Fresher by 74 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Sony HX80

 JV100 HX80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV100 has outside measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the JV100 and the HX80.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and HX80 is 96 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and HX80.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX80 to render more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older JV100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JV100
Portrait photography with Sony HX80
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JV100
Street photography with Sony HX80
55
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography details
Sony HX80 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (390 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
76
great battery power (390 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Landscape photography camera
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery power (390 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX80 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (126g)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
75
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have external mic support
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Sony HX80
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Alternate name FinePix JV105 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $99 $368