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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX80

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP80
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed March 2016
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XP90 versus Sony HX80, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was announced at a similar time to the HX80 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up versus the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Sony HX80

 Fujifilm XP90 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Fujifilm XP90

 HX80 Fujifilm XP90 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony HX80

 Fujifilm XP90 HX80 
RevealedJanuary 2016March 2016Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP90 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP90 versus Sony HX80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 against the HX80.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and HX80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP90 and HX80.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX80 to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX80 Portrait photography highlights
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP90
Street photography with Sony HX80
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX80 Sports photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
76
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse function
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX80 Landscape photography highlights
45
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
49
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX80 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
75
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Sony HX80
 Fujifilm XP90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XP90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-15 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 grams (0.45 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 photographs 390 photographs
Battery form 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 Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $368