Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony A9

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm XP80 versus Sony A9, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the Fujifilm XP80 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XP80 was revealed 3 years before the A9 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP80 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP80 scores vs the A9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XP80 and Sony Alpha A9. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP80 provides physical measurements 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 Sony A9 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP80 versus Sony A9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 and the A9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and A9 is 93 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP80 and A9.

All in all, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP80 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A9 will render extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP80 will be behind in sensor technology.