Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX100V
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Launched October 2011
- Successor is Sony HX200V

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX100V Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S4800 was introduced 16 months later than the HX100V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up versus the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Sony HX100V
Fujifilm S4800 | HX100V | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | October 2011 | Fresher by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Fujifilm S4800
HX100V | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony HX100V
Fujifilm S4800 | HX100V | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4800 comes with external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony HX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 vs the HX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and HX100V is 66 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and HX100V.
Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S4800 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-30 | 2011-10-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 12.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 518g (1.14 lbs) | 577g (1.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $229 | $429 |