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Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S9800 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
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 S4500 vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 versus Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was brought out 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S9800 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades versus the Fujifilm S9800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm S4500 Fujifilm S9800 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Fujifilm S4500

 Fujifilm S9800 Fujifilm S4500 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2012More recent by 36 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm S4500 Fujifilm S9800 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4500 has got outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9800 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S4500 versus Fujifilm S9800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 vs the Fujifilm S9800.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm S9800 is 67 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm S9800.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S9800 to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography highlights
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resolution is good (14MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography information
Fujifilm S9800 Street photography information
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (543g)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography details
Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography features
54
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (543 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (670g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging features
Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging features
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (543 grams)
57
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (670 grams)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm S9800
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Fujifilm S9800
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Fujifilm S9800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2015-01-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 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 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 grams (1.20 lbs) 670 grams (1.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 life 300 shots 300 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $230 $299