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Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S9900w Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase 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 S9900w
(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
  • Introduced January 2015
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm S4800 versus Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was released 23 months earlier than the Fujifilm S9900w which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores versus the Fujifilm S9900w for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 Fujifilm S4800 Fujifilm S9900w 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Fujifilm S4800

 Fujifilm S9900w Fujifilm S4800 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 23 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm S9900w

 Fujifilm S4800 Fujifilm S9900w 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4800 provides outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9900w has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S4800 versus Fujifilm S9900w in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 vs the Fujifilm S9900w.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm S9900w is 66 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm S9900w.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you really should take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S4800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography details
37
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4800
Street photography with Fujifilm S9900w
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (518g)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography highlights
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (518g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than others (670 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4800
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9900w
42
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (518g)
57
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (670 grams)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm S9900w
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Fujifilm S9900w
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Fujifilm S9900w
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-30 2015-01-14
Physical type 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 518 gr (1.14 lb) 670 gr (1.48 lb)
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 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 - 300 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA 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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $229 $719