Fujifilm T550 vs Sony HX80

Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm T550 versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was introduced 4 years before the HX80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up vs the HX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T550 versus Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the HX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and HX80.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX80 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm T550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.