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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX80

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released March 2013
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed March 2016
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX80 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was announced 4 years before the HX80 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up versus the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Sony HX80

 Fujifilm S8400W HX80 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 HX80 Fujifilm S8400W 
RevealedMarch 2016March 2013More recent by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony HX80

 Fujifilm S8400W HX80 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with 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") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the HX80.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and HX80 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and HX80.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX80 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8400W is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography information
Sony HX80 Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
resolution is good (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography highlights
Sony HX80 Street photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography factors
Sony HX80 Sports photography factors
53
incredible zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography factors
Sony HX80 Travel photography factors
52
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1056mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
76
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
lighter than average (245g)
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
49
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8400W
Vlogging with Sony HX80
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
75
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Sony HX80
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-03-22 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
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 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 300 pictures 390 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $368