Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX80

Following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and HX80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was manufactured 4 years earlier than the HX80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up against the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides external measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony HX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the HX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HX80 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HX80.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX80 will show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS50 EXR will be behind in sensor technology.