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Sony HX80 vs Fujifilm X100V Comparison

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18 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Sony HX80 vs Fujifilm X100V Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing HX80 and X100V, two Compact cameras from Sony and Fujifilm. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 is a Small Sensor Superzoom class camera and Fujifilm X100V is a Large Sensor Compact class camera.

Sony HX80 was introduced to market in March 2016 and Fujifilm X100V was launched in February 2020. As you can see, HX80 is 4 years older than X100V. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Sony HX80 and Fujifilm X100V before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony HX80 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-03-07
  • 18MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200 ( expands to 12800)
  • 24-720 mm F3.5-6.4 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 245g. 102 x 58 x 36 mm

Fujifilm X100V Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2020-02-04
  • 26MP - APS-C BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 160 - 12800 ( expands to 80 - 51200)
  • 35 mm f2.00 Prime Lens
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 3690k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder
  • 11.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (DCI) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 478g. 128 x 75 x 53 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Fujifilm X100F Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sony HX80 and Fujifilm X100V compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 over Fujifilm X100V
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Viewfinder Coverage
100% vs 95% More accurate viewfinder
Weight
245 g vs 478 g 233 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 35mm 11 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
720mm vs 35mm 685 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
30x vs more flexible focal coverage
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
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Reasons to choose Fujifilm X100V over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max Sensor Resolution
26 MP vs 18 MP 44% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
1.620k dots vs 922k dots 75% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
11.0fps vs 10.0fps 1 fps faster
Battery Life
420 shots vs 390 shots 30 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Wide
2.00 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.00 vs 6.40 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
14.12µm2 vs 1.56µm2 805% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Built-in ND Filter
4.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
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Common Strengths of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 and Fujifilm X100V
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic and Optical) Better framing and control
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
18 MP vs 26 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
922k dots vs 1.620k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 11.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 and Fujifilm X100V
Sony HX80 vs Fujifilm X100V: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Sony HX80 and Fujifilm X100V side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony HX80 has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42″) and weighs 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm X100V has external dimensions of 128 x 75 x 53 mm (5.04 x 2.95 x 2.09″) and weighs 478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony HX80 and Fujifilm X100V. Sony HX80 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 26mm narrower, 17mm shorter and 17mm thinner than Fujifilm X100V.

Sony HX80 vs Fujifilm X100V Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Sony HX80 and Fujifilm X100V Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Sony HX80 and Fujifilm X100V.

Sony HX80 vs Fujifilm X100V Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Sony HX80 and Fujifilm X100V Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony HX80 and Fujifilm X100V.
Sony HX80 vs Fujifilm X100V Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Sony HX80 and Fujifilm X100V Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony HX80 is significantly lighter (233g ) than the Fujifilm X100V which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

HX80
X100V
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

HX80
X100V
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of X100V, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to HX80.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony HX80 and Fujifilm X100V's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Both cameras feature Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels.
Sony HX80 vs Fujifilm X100V: Sensor Comparison

Sony HX80 has a 18.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm X100V has a 26.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features X-Processor Pro 4 processor.

Fujifilm X100V's sensor provides 8MP more than Sony HX80's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

One other difference between these two cameras that is worth mentioning is that Fujifilm X100V's sensor doesn't have an anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the HX80 and X100V sensor size comparison.

Sony HX80 vs Fujifilm X100V Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony HX80 and Fujifilm X100V Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm X100V has a 13.1x Larger sensor area than Sony HX80. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Sony HX80 vs Fujifilm X100V Lens Specs Comparison

Sony HX80 features a 24-720 mm F3.5-6.4 30x zoom lens whereas Fujifilm X100V features a 35 mm F2.0 Prime lens.

It is not easy to compare a prime lens with a zoom lens. Sony HX80's zoom lens provides a great flexibility compared to Fujifilm X100V's 35mm fixed focal length lens. On the other hand, X100V's prime lens makes it a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens. On the tele end, Sony HX80 has 685mm longer reach than the Fujifilm X100V. However, with a max aperture of f2.00, Fujifilm X100V is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

HX80
X100V
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

HX80
X100V
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

HX80
X100V
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

HX80
X100V
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Sony HX80 and Fujifilm X100V Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sony HX80 and Fujifilm X100V for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Sony HX80 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X100V for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 26.0MP
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Sony HX80 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm X100V for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
No Image Stabilization
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Sony HX80 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X100V for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Wireless Connection
720 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.40
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RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
425 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
35 mm Tele Lens
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Sony HX80 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm X100V for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
245g
30.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
478g
Body Thickness 53mm
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Sony HX80 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X100V for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 26.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Sony HX80 vs Fujifilm X100V: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Sony HX80 and Fujifilm X100V, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Sony HX80 and Fujifilm X100V scores compare:

Sony HX80
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #73 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #533 out of 1242 in all Cameras
Fujifilm X100V
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #2 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #75 out of 1242 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X100V is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sony HX80 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Sony HX80. Otherwise, Fujifilm X100V is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony HX80 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 Fujifilm X100V
Brand Sony Fujifilm
Announced 2016-03-07 2020-02-04
Body Type Compact Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3 APS-C
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Area 28.07mm2 366.60mm2
Megapixels 18 megapixels 26 megapixels
Max Resolution 4896 x 3672 6240 x 4160
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 12800 ISO 51200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 160 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 425
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-720 mm (30x) 35 mm ()
Max Aperture F3.5-6.4 F2.0
Macro Focus Range 5cm n/a
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 922k dots 1,620k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder Resolution n/a 3,690k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.52x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/32000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 11.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 245g 478g
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm 128 x 75 x 53mm
Battery Life 390 shots 420 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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