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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX5

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm F900EXR
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX5 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Sony HX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and HX5 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was launched 2 years after the HX5 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up vs the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Sony HX5

 Fujifilm F800EXR HX5 
LaunchedJuly 2012June 2010More modern by 26 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 HX5 Fujifilm F800EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony HX5

 Fujifilm F800EXR HX5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F800EXR offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Sony HX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs the HX5.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and HX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and HX5.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F800EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F800EXR will give greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F800EXR will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography factors
Sony HX5 Portrait photography factors
44
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
20
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography info
Sony HX5 Street photography info
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2")
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Sports photography with Sony HX5
53
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography factors
Sony HX5 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX5 Landscape photography highlights
50
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging info
Sony HX5 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony HX5
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-07-25 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Bionz
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 gr (0.51 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $330 $275