Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX80

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm S2000HD and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was released 8 years prior to the HX80 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S2000HD scores versus the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2000HD provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S2000HD and Sony HX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD vs the HX80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and HX80 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2000HD and HX80.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX80 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.