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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX80

Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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 S1500 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S1500 versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was unveiled 8 years prior to the HX80 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up versus the HX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Sony HX80

 Fujifilm S1500 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Fujifilm S1500

 HX80 Fujifilm S1500 
AnnouncedMarch 2016February 2009More recent by 85 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Sony HX80

 Fujifilm S1500 HX80 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S1500 versus Sony HX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 and the HX80.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and HX80 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1500 and HX80.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to offer you greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography info
Sony HX80 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1500
Street photography with Sony HX80
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography details
Sony HX80 Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
features tracking focus
good battery life (390 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
very long zoom (396mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
good battery life (390 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX80 Landscape photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good battery life (390 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1500
Vlogging with Sony HX80
22
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
75
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Sony HX80
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-17 2016-03-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 gr (0.76 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $368