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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost 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
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2011
  • New Model is Nikon S9300
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was launched 19 months after the S9100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up against the S9100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm S4800 S9100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Fujifilm S4800

 S9100 Fujifilm S4800 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm S4800 S9100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4800 comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon S9100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 against the S9100.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4800 and S9100 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and S9100.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S4800 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S4800 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography factors
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
32
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography features
Nikon S9100 Street photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (518 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (214g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography information
Nikon S9100 Sports photography information
48
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Travel photography camera
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (518g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than others (214g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4800
Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging info
Nikon S9100 Vlogging info
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (518 grams)
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (214g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon S9100
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-30 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 270 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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