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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX80

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched July 2009
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was launched 4 years earlier than the WX80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up versus the WX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Sony WX80

 Fujifilm Z35 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Fujifilm Z35

 WX80 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 42 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Sony WX80

 Fujifilm Z35 WX80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 enjoys outer dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 and the WX80.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and WX80.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX80 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX80 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography features
Sony WX80 Street photography features
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography advice
Sony WX80 Sports photography advice
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography factors
Sony WX80 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
features focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging features
Sony WX80 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Sony WX80
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photos
Battery style - 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $276