FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S9800
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S9800 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S9800 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 & Fujifilm S9800. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery & Fujifilm S9800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Fujifilm S9800
HS10 | Fujifilm S9800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the FujiFilm HS10
Fujifilm S9800 | HS10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 55 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Fujifilm S9800
HS10 | Fujifilm S9800 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Fujifilm S9800 | |
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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 |