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Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was revealed about the same time to the Fujifilm S8300 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up against the Fujifilm S8300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm S4800 Fujifilm S8300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Fujifilm S4800

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm S4800 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm S4800 Fujifilm S8300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4800 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8300 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 versus the Fujifilm S8300.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm S8300 is 66 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm S8300.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images although you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Portrait photography camera
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S8300 Street photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (518g)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography advice
48
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
54
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (518g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
52
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography factors
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4800
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (518 grams)
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm S8300
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Fujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-30 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/7000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 518 gr (1.14 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" 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 model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $229 $200