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Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm SL300 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 SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm S4800 versus Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was launched 14 months later than the Fujifilm SL300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades against the Fujifilm SL300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Fujifilm SL300

 Fujifilm S4800 Fujifilm SL300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Fujifilm S4800

 Fujifilm SL300 Fujifilm S4800 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm SL300

 Fujifilm S4800 Fujifilm SL300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4800 comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL300 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S4800 versus Fujifilm SL300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 and the Fujifilm SL300.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm SL300 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm SL300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S4800 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S4800 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4800
Street photography with Fujifilm SL300
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (518 grams)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography information
Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography features
Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography features
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (518g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (510 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography details
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rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging factors
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (518g)
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (510g)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm SL300
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Fujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-30 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 518 grams (1.14 lbs) 510 grams (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 life - 300 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $229 $280