Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm S9800

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Fujifilm S9800. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S9800 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.