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Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm X-S1

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Fujifilm X-S1 front
Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 Fujifilm S4800 Fujifilm X-S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013November 2011More modern by 15 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Fujifilm S4800

 Fujifilm X-S1 Fujifilm S4800 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm X-S1

 Fujifilm S4800 Fujifilm X-S1 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm X-S1 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm X-S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm X-S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography details
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (518 grams)
52
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than average (920g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography highlights
48
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography factors
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (518 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
43
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (920 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4800
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S1
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging advice
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (518g)
26
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
heavier than average (920 grams)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Fujifilm X-S1
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Fujifilm X-S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Fujifilm X-S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-30 2011-11-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-624mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 518g (1.14 lb) 920g (2.03 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery model 4 x AA NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $229 $399