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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX80

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced March 2016
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX80 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and HX80 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was revealed 4 years before the HX80 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores vs the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Sony HX80

 Fujifilm F900EXR HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 HX80 Fujifilm F900EXR 
AnnouncedMarch 2016January 2013More modern by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony HX80

 Fujifilm F900EXR HX80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs the HX80.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F900EXR and HX80 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F900EXR and HX80.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX80 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F900EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
44
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2")
39
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Street photography with Sony HX80
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (232g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2")
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography features
Sony HX80 Sports photography features
55
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
small sensor size (1/2")
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (390 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Travel photography with Sony HX80
66
lighter than average (232g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography features
Sony HX80 Landscape photography features
47
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F900EXR
Vlogging with Sony HX80
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (232g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
75
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony HX80
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-30 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR II Bionz X
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 images 390 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $380 $368