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Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SZ-12

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Olympus SZ-12 front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm S4800 versus Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was unveiled 13 months after the SZ-12 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up versus the SZ-12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Olympus SZ-12

 Fujifilm S4800 SZ-12 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Fujifilm S4800

 SZ-12 Fujifilm S4800 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Olympus SZ-12

 Fujifilm S4800 SZ-12 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4800 comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S4800 versus Olympus SZ-12 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 and the SZ-12.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and SZ-12 is 66 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4800 and SZ-12.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S4800 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S4800 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-12 Portrait photography factors
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography features
Olympus SZ-12 Street photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (518 grams)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography features
Olympus SZ-12 Sports photography features
48
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SZ-12 Travel photography highlights
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (518 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-12 Landscape photography advice
42
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SZ-12 Vlogging highlights
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors (518g)
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Olympus SZ-12
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Olympus SZ-12
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Olympus SZ-12
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-30 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 518g (1.14 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $229 $350