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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase 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 Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Refreshed by Nikon Z7 II
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon Z7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S4800 was announced 6 years earlier than the Z7 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades versus the Z7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm S4800 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Fujifilm S4800

 Z7 Fujifilm S4800 
RevealedAugust 2018January 2013Newer by 67 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm S4800 Z7 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon Z7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 vs the Z7.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and Z7 is 66 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and Z7.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon Z7 will offer more detail with its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
86
you can focus manually
great resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography advice
Nikon Z7 Street photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (518 grams)
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4800
Sports photography with Nikon Z7
48
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography details
Nikon Z7 Travel photography details
54
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (518 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
weather proof
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
great resolution (46 megapixels)
terrible battery life (330 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography info
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography info
42
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging factors
Nikon Z7 Vlogging factors
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (518g)
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon Z7
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Nikon Z7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Nikon Z7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2013-01-30 2018-08-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 102400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 493
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 15
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518g (1.14 pounds) 675g (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2668
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC XQD card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $229 $2,797