Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX1

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S4800 versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S4800 was brought out 3 years after the HX1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores versus the HX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor 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) while the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 and the HX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4800 and HX1 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and HX1.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm S4800 will provide you with more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S4800 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.