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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX80

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Announced January 2014
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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 S1 vs Sony HX80 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm S1 and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was launched 3 years before the HX80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 grades vs the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Sony HX80

 Fujifilm S1 HX80 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Fujifilm S1

 HX80 Fujifilm S1 
AnnouncedMarch 2016January 2014More recent by 26 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Sony HX80

 Fujifilm S1 HX80 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 has got outside dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the HX80.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and HX80 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and HX80.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX80 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
39
megapixel count decent (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (680 grams)
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography info
Sony HX80 Sports photography info
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (350 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (390 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography advice
Sony HX80 Travel photography advice
63
good battery life (350 per charge)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than others in class (680g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
better than average battery power (390 CIPA)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography info
Sony HX80 Landscape photography info
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (350 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
49
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
better than average battery power (390 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging advice
Sony HX80 Vlogging advice
57
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others in class (680 grams)
75
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Sony HX80
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2016-03-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 photographs 390 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $368