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FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S9800 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS11
Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm HS10 and Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was released 5 years prior to the Fujifilm S9800 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the HS10 matches up versus the Fujifilm S9800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Fujifilm S9800

 HS10 Fujifilm S9800 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the FujiFilm HS10

 Fujifilm S9800 HS10 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2010Newer by 55 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Fujifilm S9800

 HS10 Fujifilm S9800 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 comes with external measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9800 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS10 and Fujifilm S9800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the HS10 and the Fujifilm S9800.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and Fujifilm S9800 is 60 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS10 and Fujifilm S9800.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9800 to render more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged HS10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
supports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
37
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS10
Street photography with Fujifilm S9800
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (666g)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography features
Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography info
Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography info
45
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (666g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (670g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography features
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging factors
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (666g)
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (670g)
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Fujifilm S9800
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Fujifilm S9800
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Fujifilm S9800
Otherwise known as FinePix HS11 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2015-01-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666 grams (1.47 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 - 300 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $900 $299