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Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2013
Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was unveiled around the same time to the Fujifilm SL1000 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores versus the Fujifilm SL1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 Fujifilm S4800 Fujifilm SL1000 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Fujifilm S4800

 Fujifilm SL1000 Fujifilm S4800 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm SL1000

 Fujifilm S4800 Fujifilm SL1000 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL1000 has dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm SL1000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 vs the Fujifilm SL1000.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm SL1000 is 66 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm SL1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm SL1000.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (518 grams)
56
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (659g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography highlights
48
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery life (350 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography features
Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography features
54
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (518g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
good battery life (350 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (659g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography information
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (350 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4800
Vlogging with Fujifilm SL1000
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others (518 grams)
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (659g)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm SL1000
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518g (1.14 lbs) 659g (1.45 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $229 $600