Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung NX1

Here is a extended review of the Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung NX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S4800 was revealed 19 months prior to the NX1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades versus the NX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Samsung NX1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4800 comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 against the NX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and NX1 is 66 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and NX1.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S4800 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1 will give you greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.