FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S4800

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm S4800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.