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Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony W530

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony W530 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
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP90
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony W530 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony W530, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was brought out 4 years after the W530 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XP80 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades vs the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Sony W530

 Fujifilm XP80 W530 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Fujifilm XP80

 W530 Fujifilm XP80 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Sony W530

 Fujifilm XP80 W530 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP80 comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 compared to the W530.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and W530 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP80 and W530.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP80 to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP80 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography features
Sony W530 Portrait photography features
36
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP80
Street photography with Sony W530
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography advice
Sony W530 Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP80
Travel photography with Sony W530
65
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (210 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP80
Landscape photography with Sony W530
41
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
really wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W530 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
26
really wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Sony W530
 Fujifilm XP80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XP80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 179 grams (0.39 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $149 $269