Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony HX80

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony HX80, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was announced 7 months before the HX80 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades versus the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR offers outside measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus the HX80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and HX80 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and HX80.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX80 will offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 IR is going to be behind in sensor tech.