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Fujifilm XP80 review

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Price when reviewed : £145
inc VAT

Keenly priced for a rugged, waterproof camera, but the Fujifilm XP80's image quality is below par

Specifications

Sensor resolution: 16 megapixels, Sensor size: 1/2.3in, Viewfinder: None, LCD screen: 2.7in (460,000 dots), Optical zoom (35mm-equivalent focal lengths): 5x (28-140mm), 35mm-equivalent aperture: f/22-27, Weight: 180g, Size (HxWxD): 70x105x24mm

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Our test shots from the XP80 weren’t as bad as the XP30 fared but focus was pretty ropey towards the edges of frames, particularly for shots taken in the middle of the zoom range. Even when focus was sharp, subtle details tended to look smudged as a result of noise-reduction processing. Low light shooting inevitably made things worse but photos taken indoors during the day were the right side of passable. The 16-megapixel rating is a misnomer – photos looked OK when resized to fit a computer screen but they didn’t stand up to close scrutiny.

Fujifilm XP80 sample image ^ Fine details look smudged here and focus deteriorates significantly towards the right edge of the frame. (1/220s, f/8, ISO 100, 91mm equivalent)

Fujifilm XP80 sample image ^ We like the colours in this shot but the dense foliage textures look coarse on close inspection. (1/550s, f/7.1, ISO 100, 35mm equivalent)

^ Shaded skin textures look noisy at ISO 200, and the right edge of the frame is blurred once again. (1/125s, f/4.9, ISO 200, 91mm equivalent)

Fujifilm XP80 sample image ^ These skin and hair textures have fared better. (1/350s, f/3.9, ISO 100, 28mm equivalent)

Fujifilm XP80 sample image ^ Image quality holds together surprisingly well at ISO 400. (1/60s, f/4.6, ISO 400, 60mm equivalent)

Fujifilm XP80 sample image ^ By ISO 800 there’s a lot of noise, especially in shadows. (1/30s, f/4.9, ISO 800, 82mm equivalent)

Conclusion

The XP80’s image quality is beaten by most modern smartphones, but the 5x zoom and waterproof, rugged design let it take pictures that a phone would be unable to capture. Still, we think it’s worth saving up for a more capable rugged camera such as the Ricoh WG-5 GPS. If neither of these suit your needs then check out our Best cameras and buying guide.

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Hardware
Sensor resolution16 megapixels
Sensor size1/2.3in
Focal length multiplier5.6x
ViewfinderNone
Viewfinder magnification (35mm-equivalent), coverageN/A
LCD screen2.7in (460,000 dots)
ArticulatedNo
TouchscreenNo
Orientation sensorYes
Photo file formatsJPEG
Maximum photo resolution4,608×3,456
Photo aspect ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:9 1:1
Video compression formatQuickTime (AVC) at up to 15Mbit/s
Video resolutions1080p at 30/60fps, 720p at 60fps, VGA at 30fps
Slow motion video modesVGA at 120fps (1/4x), QVGA at 240fps (1/8x), 160×120 at 320fps (1/10.6x)
Maximum video clip length (at highest quality)29m 0s
Controls
Exposure modesAuto
Shutter speed rangeAuto
ISO speed range100 to 3200
Exposure compensationEV +/-2
White balanceAuto, 7 presets
Auto-focus modesMulti, centre, face detect, tracking
Metering modesMulti, face detect
Flash modesAuto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, red-eye reduction
Drive modesSingle, continuous, self-timer, HDR, panorama
Lens
Optical stabilisationYes
Optical zoom (35mm-equivalent focal lengths)5x (28-140mm)
Maximum aperture (wide-tele)f/4.9-4.9
35mm-equivalent aperturef/22-27
Manual focusNo
Closest macro focus (wide)9cm
Closest macro focus (tele)1m
Physical
Card slotSDXC
Memory supplied96MB internal
Battery typeLi-ion
ConnectivityUSB, micro HDMI
WirelessWi-Fi
GPSVia smartphone app
HotshoeNo
Body materialPlastic
AccessoriesUSB cable, wrist strap
Weight180g
Size (HxWxD)70x105x24mm
Buying information
WarrantyOne year RTB
Price including VAT£145
Supplierwww.jessops.com
Detailswww.fujifilm.eu/uk
Part codeP10NC13780A

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