FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX80

Let's look closer at the FujiFilm JX350 versus Sony HX80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was introduced 6 years before the HX80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the JX350 scores versus the HX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JX350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX350 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX350 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the JX350 against the HX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX350 and HX80.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX80 to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged JX350 will be behind in sensor tech.