Fujifilm X30 vs Sony HX80

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X30 and Sony HX80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and HX80 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was brought out 18 months earlier than the HX80 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up against the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 provides physical measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X30 and Sony HX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the HX80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and HX80 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and HX80.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX80 will provide greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X30 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.