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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX80

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Released March 2016
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was brought out 4 years prior to the HX80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores versus the HX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Sony HX80

 Fujifilm S8500 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Fujifilm S8500

 HX80 Fujifilm S8500 
ReleasedMarch 2016January 2013More modern by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony HX80

 Fujifilm S8500 HX80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8500 has got 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 specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8500 versus Sony HX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the HX80.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and HX80 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and HX80.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX80 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography features
Sony HX80 Portrait photography features
31
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography advice
Sony HX80 Street photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography information
Sony HX80 Sports photography information
52
long zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (390 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
52
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1104mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
76
good battery power (390 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8500
Landscape photography with Sony HX80
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery power (390 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX80 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Sony HX80
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2016-03-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 245 gr (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 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 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $368