Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon S80

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon S80, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and S80 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and S80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was launched 5 years later than the S80 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up vs the S80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T2 & Nikon Coolpix S80. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery & Nikon S80 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T2 features physical measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Nikon S80 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs the S80.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and S80 is 76 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T2 and S80.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T2 will render more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T2 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.