Clicky

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX80

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase 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
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

The Fujifilm S8300 was revealed 4 years prior to the HX80 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores against the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Sony HX80

 Fujifilm S8300 HX80 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Fujifilm S8300

 HX80 Fujifilm S8300 
AnnouncedMarch 2016January 2013More recent by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony HX80

 Fujifilm S8300 HX80 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8300 has outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the HX80.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and HX80 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and HX80.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX80 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography details
Sony HX80 Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (390 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8300
Travel photography with Sony HX80
52
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
76
better than average battery (390 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography features
Sony HX80 Landscape photography features
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging advice
Sony HX80 Vlogging advice
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
75
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing mic jack
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Sony HX80
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2016-03-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 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
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $368