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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S4800

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S4800 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S4800 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the Fujifilm S4800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Fujifilm S4800

 Fujifilm F500 EXR Fujifilm S4800 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 Fujifilm S4800 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S4800

 Fujifilm F500 EXR Fujifilm S4800 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4800 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Fujifilm S4800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the Fujifilm S4800.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S4800 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S4800.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography details
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW files
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (518 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than average in class (215g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (518 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4800
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm S4800
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (518 grams)
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S4800
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRFujifilm FinePix S4800
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Fujifilm FinePix S4800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-30
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 518 grams (1.14 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $430 $229