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Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP90
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX90V Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XP80 versus Sony HX90V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP80 was manufactured 3 months prior to the HX90V so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP80 scores against the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm XP80 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Fujifilm XP80

 HX90V Fujifilm XP80 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm XP80 HX90V 
ReleasedJanuary 2015April 2015Similar age
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP80 enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP80 versus Sony HX90V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 and the HX90V.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP80 and HX90V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP80 and HX90V.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX90V to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Street photography highlights
Sony HX90V Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography factors
Sony HX90V Sports photography factors
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (360 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography details
Sony HX90V Travel photography details
65
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
76
great battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX90V Landscape photography highlights
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP80
Vlogging with Sony HX90V
34
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
75
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Sony HX90V
 Fujifilm XP80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XP80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-14 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 pictures 360 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $149 $440