Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm S4800

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon 5D MIII versus Fujifilm S4800, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and Fujifilm S4800 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The 5D MIII was revealed 8 months prior to the Fujifilm S4800 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5D MIII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 5D MIII scores versus the Fujifilm S4800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The full galleries are available at Canon 5D MIII Gallery and Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIII offers external measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4800 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

See the Canon 5D MIII versus Fujifilm S4800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 5D MIII versus the Fujifilm S4800.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIII and Fujifilm S4800 is 55 and 66 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIII and Fujifilm S4800.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIII with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D MIII will offer greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older 5D MIII is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.