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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX80

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2012
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX80 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XF1 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and WX80 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 3 months earlier than the WX80 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores versus the WX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Sony WX80

 Fujifilm XF1 WX80 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Fujifilm XF1

 WX80 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony WX80

 Fujifilm XF1 WX80 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF1 has got physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XF1 versus Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the WX80.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and WX80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and WX80.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX80 will render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography info
Sony WX80 Portrait photography info
42
focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
heavier than others in class (255 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography advice
Sony WX80 Sports photography advice
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography details
Sony WX80 Travel photography details
60
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (255 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XF1
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XF1
Vlogging with Sony WX80
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (255g)
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Sony WX80
 Fujifilm XF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $380 $276