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Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2013
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S4800 was announced 12 months before the SP-100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores against the SP-100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Olympus SP-100

 Fujifilm S4800 SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Fujifilm S4800

 SP-100 Fujifilm S4800 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Olympus SP-100

 Fujifilm S4800 SP-100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 offers outer 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 SP-100 has dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 compared to the SP-100.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and SP-100 is 66 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4800 and SP-100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S4800 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography info
36
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4800
Street photography with Olympus SP-100
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (518 grams)
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (594g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography features
48
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography advice
54
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (518g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
53
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (594 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography highlights
42
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging advice
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average in class (518 grams)
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (594g)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Olympus SP-100
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-30 2014-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518g (1.14 lbs) 594g (1.31 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
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 - 330 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $229 $400