Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony HX80

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony HX80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and HX80 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 4 years earlier than the HX80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores against the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF1 offers external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony HX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 vs the HX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and HX80 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and HX80.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX80 will produce extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XF1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.