Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm X-S1

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S4800 versus Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S4800 was brought out 15 months after the Fujifilm X-S1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades vs the Fujifilm X-S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Fujifilm X-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery and Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4800 offers physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-S1 has proportions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S4800 versus Fujifilm X-S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 versus the Fujifilm X-S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm X-S1 is 66 and 52 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm X-S1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S4800 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm S4800 will result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S4800 will have a benefit in sensor technology.