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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX80

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1770
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released March 2016
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S1600 and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was announced 7 years earlier than the HX80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S1600 scores versus the HX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Sony HX80

 S1600 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the FujiFilm S1600

 HX80 S1600 
ReleasedMarch 2016February 2010More modern by 74 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
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Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Sony HX80

 S1600 HX80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S1600 and Sony HX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S1600 and the HX80.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and HX80 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and HX80.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX80 to provide you with more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1600 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography features
Sony HX80 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Sony HX80
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography information
Sony HX80 Sports photography information
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery (390 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
76
good battery (390 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Landscape photography camera
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good battery (390 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging information
Sony HX80 Vlogging information
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
75
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Sony HX80
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Also referred to as FinePix S1770 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2016-03-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $368