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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX80

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the FujiFilm S1600 and Sony WX80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was announced 3 years earlier than the WX80 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the S1600 scores versus the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Sony WX80

 S1600 WX80 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the FujiFilm S1600

 WX80 S1600 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Sony WX80

 S1600 WX80 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S1600 against the WX80.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and WX80 is 78 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and WX80.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX80 to provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older S1600 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1600
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Sony WX80
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average (124 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with Sony WX80
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
71
lighter than average (124g)
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography details
Sony WX80 Landscape photography details
36
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Sony WX80
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Also called as FinePix S1770 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $276