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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon B500

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Announced February 2016
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon B500 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was brought out 4 years earlier than the B500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up versus the B500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Nikon B500

 Fujifilm S4800 B500 

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Fujifilm S4800

 B500 Fujifilm S4800 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2013Fresher by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon B500

 Fujifilm S4800 B500 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4800 offers outside measurements 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 Nikon B500 has specifications of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon B500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 and the B500.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4800 and B500 is 66 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4800 and B500.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of images however you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S4800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography factors
Nikon B500 Portrait photography factors
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Street photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (518g)
52
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (541 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Sports photography camera
48
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (600 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Travel photography camera
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (518g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
great battery power (600 per charge)
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (900mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (541 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography advice
Nikon B500 Landscape photography advice
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
45
reasonably wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery power (600 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging factors
Nikon B500 Vlogging factors
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (518g)
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (541g)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon B500
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Nikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Nikon Coolpix B500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-30 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518 grams (1.14 lbs) 541 grams (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 - 600 shots
Battery form - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $229 $300