Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX80

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and HX80 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was launched 5 years before the HX80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores versus the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with outer measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Sony HX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 compared to the HX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and HX80 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and HX80.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX80 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 will be behind in sensor technology.