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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(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
Sony HX100V
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm S4800 HX100V 
LaunchedJanuary 2013October 2011Fresher by 16 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Fujifilm S4800

 HX100V Fujifilm S4800 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm S4800 HX100V 
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

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

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography details
Sony HX100V Portrait photography details
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography details
Sony HX100V Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (518g)
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography factors
Sony HX100V Sports photography factors
48
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography info
Sony HX100V Travel photography info
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (518 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
54
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (577 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography details
Sony HX100V Landscape photography details
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4800
Vlogging with Sony HX100V
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (518g)
25
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (577g)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Sony HX100V
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
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