Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony a1

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony a1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S4800 was launched 9 years before the a1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades vs the a1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Sony Alpha a1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4800 provides outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony a1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 vs the a1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and a1 is 66 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4800 and a1.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S4800 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony a1 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.