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Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was introduced within a month of the Fujifilm S8500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades against the Fujifilm S8500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm S4800 Fujifilm S8500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Fujifilm S4800

 Fujifilm S8500 Fujifilm S4800 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm S4800 Fujifilm S8500 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4800 comes with physical 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) whilst the Fujifilm S8500 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 vs the Fujifilm S8500.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm S8500 is 66 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm S8500.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should factor the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4800
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8500
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4800
Street photography with Fujifilm S8500
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (518 grams)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography features
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography features
48
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4800
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8500
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (518 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1104mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography factors
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging features
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging features
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (518 grams)
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than average (670g)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm S8500
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Fujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/7000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 grams (1.14 lbs) 670 grams (1.48 lbs)
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 1 1
Price at launch $229 $500