FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX80

Here, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the HX80 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S1800 scores vs the HX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 features external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S1800 compared to the HX80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and HX80 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and HX80.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX80 to render extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.