Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P7800

Following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon P7800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and P7800 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S4800 was manufactured 9 months before the P7800 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon P7800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades vs the P7800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4800 features outer dimensions 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 P7800 has specifications of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 against the P7800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and P7800 is 66 and 82 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4800 and P7800.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S4800 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm S4800 will give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.