FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX80
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Sony HX80
S1600 | HX80 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the FujiFilm S1600
HX80 | S1600 | |||
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Released | March 2016 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 74 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Sony HX80
S1600 | HX80 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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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 |