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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX80

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced March 2016
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX80 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S4800 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the HX80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up against the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Sony HX80

 Fujifilm S4800 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Fujifilm S4800

 HX80 Fujifilm S4800 
IntroducedMarch 2016January 2013Newer by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony HX80

 Fujifilm S4800 HX80 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4800 comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 vs the HX80.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4800 and HX80 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and HX80.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX80 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography information
Sony HX80 Portrait photography information
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
good megapixels (18MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography information
Sony HX80 Street photography information
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (518g)
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4800
Sports photography with Sony HX80
48
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography information
Sony HX80 Travel photography information
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (518g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
76
good battery pack (390 per charge)
lighter than competitors (245g)
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
49
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (390 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging information
Sony HX80 Vlogging information
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (518 grams)
75
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Sony HX80
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-30 2016-03-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518 grams (1.14 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 390 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $229 $368