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Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8500

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

		

		

			
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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).
Check the Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S8500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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	

	
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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)
Photography Glossary
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