Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX80

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony HX80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was manufactured 5 years before the HX80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades vs the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ100 features outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 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).

Check out the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 against the HX80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and HX80.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX80 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.