Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony WX300

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony WX300, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was revealed 24 months later than the WX300 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up versus the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XP80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. 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) whilst the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 against the WX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP80 and WX300.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP80 will have an edge in sensor innovation.