Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung NX500

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S4800 versus Samsung NX500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S4800 was revealed 24 months earlier than the NX500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores vs the NX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 & Samsung NX500. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4800 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S4800 versus Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 compared to the NX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4800 and NX500 is 66 and 87 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4800 and NX500.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX500 will render extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.