Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony A7S

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm S4800 versus Sony A7S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S4800 was announced 14 months earlier than the A7S making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores vs the A7S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 provides external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S4800 versus Sony A7S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 against the A7S.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and A7S is 66 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and A7S.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S4800 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm S4800 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.