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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX80

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP50
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony WX80, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 17 months before the WX80 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up vs the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony WX80

 Fujifilm XP30 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Fujifilm XP30

 WX80 Fujifilm XP30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony WX80

 Fujifilm XP30 WX80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the WX80.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and WX80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and WX80.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX80 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX80 Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Sony WX80
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than average in class (124g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Sony WX80
65
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than average in class (124g)
provides focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX80 Landscape photography advice
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Sony WX80
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 240 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $240 $276