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Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm S4800 versus Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was announced 4 years after the Fujifilm S8100fd which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores against the Fujifilm S8100fd in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm S4800 Fujifilm S8100fd 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 50 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Fujifilm S4800

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm S4800 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm S4800 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4800 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8100fd has proportions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S4800 versus Fujifilm S8100fd in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 versus the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 66 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm S8100fd.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S4800 to produce more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S4800 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography advice
37
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography features
Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography features
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (518 grams)
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4800
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (518g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
53
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
35
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (518 grams)
24
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-30 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG -
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 518g (1.14 pounds) 405g (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $229 $300