Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX80

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and HX80 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was released 4 years earlier than the HX80 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores versus the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F800EXR has got exterior dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and the HX80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and HX80 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F800EXR and HX80.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX80 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F800EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.