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Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon A

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A front
Portability
88
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon A Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP70
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP90
Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon A Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon A, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the A (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm XP80 (1/2.3") and A (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP80 was brought out 20 months after the A making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP80 being a Compact camera and the Nikon A being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up vs the A with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Nikon A

 Fujifilm XP80 A 
RevealedJanuary 2015June 2013More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Fujifilm XP80

 A Fujifilm XP80 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon A

 Fujifilm XP80 A 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon A Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP80 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon A has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 compared to the A.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon A size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP80 and A is 93 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon A top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon A Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP80 and A.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP80 offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The newer Fujifilm XP80 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon A sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon A Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A as a Portrait photography camera
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Street photography highlights
Nikon A Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
47
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (28mm)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (210 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (230 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (230 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging advice
Nikon A Vlogging advice
34
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
31
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (299g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon A
 Fujifilm XP80Nikon Coolpix A
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XP80 Nikon Coolpix A
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2013-06-06
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 11.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 299 gr (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1164
Other
Battery life 210 photos 230 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $149 $778