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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX80

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched March 2016
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX80 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX80, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was manufactured 5 years prior to the HX80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up vs the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Sony HX80

 Fujifilm XP150 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Fujifilm XP150

 HX80 Fujifilm XP150 
LaunchedMarch 2016January 2012More modern by 50 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Sony HX80

 Fujifilm XP150 HX80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP150 comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 vs the HX80.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP150 and HX80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP150 and HX80.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX80 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP150 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
MP count decent (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP150
Street photography with Sony HX80
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography features
Sony HX80 Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (390 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography features
Sony HX80 Travel photography features
67
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
76
great battery power (390 shots)
lighter than average (245 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography information
Sony HX80 Landscape photography information
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
great battery power (390 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging features
Sony HX80 Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
75
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Sony HX80
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type 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 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 300 shots 390 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $260 $368