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Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2013
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-2
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm S4800 versus Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was announced 14 months before the SH-1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores versus the SH-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Olympus SH-1

 Fujifilm S4800 SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Fujifilm S4800

 SH-1 Fujifilm S4800 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2013More recent by 14 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Olympus SH-1

 Fujifilm S4800 SH-1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 enjoys external 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 Olympus SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S4800 versus Olympus SH-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 vs the SH-1.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and SH-1 is 66 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4800 and SH-1.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S4800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography features
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography features
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (518 grams)
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (271g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography features
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography features
48
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4800
Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
54
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (518g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than average (271g)
provides focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography details
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography details
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4800
Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others in class (518 grams)
37
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
lighter than average (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Olympus SH-1
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-30 2014-03-31
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 518 grams (1.14 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 - 380 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $229 $349