Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX80

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S9900w versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was announced 13 months earlier than the HX80 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up versus the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9900w and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9900w offers outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 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).

Look at the Fujifilm S9900w versus Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w against the HX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and HX80 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9900w and HX80.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX80 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S9900w is going to be behind in sensor innovation.