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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX80

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed March 2016
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was launched 4 years prior to the HX80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades versus the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Sony HX80

 Fujifilm SL1000 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 HX80 Fujifilm SL1000 
RevealedMarch 2016January 2013More recent by 38 months
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony HX80

 Fujifilm SL1000 HX80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 has got physical measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony HX80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 compared to the HX80.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and HX80 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and HX80.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX80 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL1000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
39
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
56
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (659 grams)
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery life (390 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (659g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
76
great battery life (390 per charge)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Landscape photography camera
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
49
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
great battery life (390 shots)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL1000
Vlogging with Sony HX80
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (659 grams)
75
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony HX80
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 surface 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 Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 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 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 659 grams (1.45 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 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 350 images 390 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $600 $368