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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S4800

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S4800 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1770
Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2013
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S4800 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was revealed 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S4800 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S1600 grades against the Fujifilm S4800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Fujifilm S4800

 S1600 Fujifilm S4800 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the FujiFilm S1600

 Fujifilm S4800 S1600 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 36 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm S4800

 S1600 Fujifilm S4800 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S4800 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4800 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S1600 versus the Fujifilm S4800.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S4800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and Fujifilm S4800 is 78 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S4800 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S4800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and Fujifilm S4800.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S4800 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S4800 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography info
Fujifilm S4800 Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (518 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Sports photography camera
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (518g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography highlights
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1600
Vlogging with Fujifilm S4800
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (518 grams)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm S4800
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Fujifilm FinePix S4800
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Fujifilm FinePix S4800
Also called FinePix S1770 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-01-30
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 518 grams (1.14 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $229