Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX80

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was unveiled 8 years prior to the HX80 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the HX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX80 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX80.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX80 to offer more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.