Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung ST90

Below is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm S4800 versus Samsung ST90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was revealed 2 years later than the ST90 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores against the ST90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 & Samsung ST90. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4800 comes with external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 versus the ST90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4800 and ST90 is 66 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4800 and ST90.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S4800 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S4800 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.