Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony WX80

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony WX80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was announced 2 years after the WX80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades vs the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 enjoys outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony WX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs the WX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and WX80 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A2 and WX80.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A2 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The younger Fujifilm X-A2 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.