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Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony W730

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony W730 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP70
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP90
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony W730 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony W730, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was released 2 years after the W730 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up versus the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Sony W730

 Fujifilm XP80 W730 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Fujifilm XP80

 W730 Fujifilm XP80 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Sony W730

 Fujifilm XP80 W730 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP80 enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony W730 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 versus the W730.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP80 and W730 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP80 and W730.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm XP80 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography info
Sony W730 Portrait photography info
35
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP80
Street photography with Sony W730
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (210 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition (122 grams)
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP80
Landscape photography with Sony W730
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
38
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging advice
Sony W730 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Sony W730
 Fujifilm XP80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XP80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $149 $138