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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm F900EXR
Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S9800 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was launched 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S9800 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades vs the Fujifilm S9800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm F800EXR Fujifilm S9800 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 Fujifilm S9800 Fujifilm F800EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2012Fresher by 30 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm F800EXR Fujifilm S9800 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9800 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Fujifilm S9800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs the Fujifilm S9800.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm S9800 is 90 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm S9800.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF simpler. The older Fujifilm F800EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Portrait photography camera
44
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2")
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Street photography with Fujifilm S9800
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (232g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2")
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography factors
53
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography info
50
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging details
Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging details
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
57
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm S9800
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRFujifilm S9800
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Fujifilm S9800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-25 2015-01-14
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 gr (0.51 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 300 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $330 $299