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Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP70
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP90
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX10V
  • Later Model is Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm XP80 versus Sony HX20V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was brought out 2 years later than the HX20V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XP80 scores vs the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm XP80 HX20V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2012More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm XP80

 HX20V Fujifilm XP80 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm XP80 HX20V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP80 has got external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 vs the HX20V.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and HX20V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP80 and HX20V.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX20V to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP80 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX20V Portrait photography highlights
35
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
has manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Street photography features
Sony HX20V Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography factors
Sony HX20V Sports photography factors
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Travel photography camera
65
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (210 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others in class (254g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP80
Landscape photography with Sony HX20V
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging details
Sony HX20V Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Sony HX20V
 Fujifilm XP80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XP80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 254 gr (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 320 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $149 $397