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Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S9800 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2013
Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S4800 was brought out 23 months prior to the Fujifilm S9800 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up vs the Fujifilm S9800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm S4800 Fujifilm S9800 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Fujifilm S4800

 Fujifilm S9800 Fujifilm S4800 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 23 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm S4800 Fujifilm S9800 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4800 comes with external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9800 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S9800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 and the Fujifilm S9800.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm S9800 is 66 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm S9800.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S4800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography highlights
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S9800 Street photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (518 grams)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography factors
48
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4800
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9800
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (518g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
57
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (670g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography information
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging highlights
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than others (518 grams)
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm S9800
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Fujifilm S9800
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Fujifilm S9800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-30 2015-01-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
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) 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 518g (1.14 pounds) 670g (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 Overall 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 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $229 $299