Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX30V

Here is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was brought out 12 months later than the HX30V and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores versus the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 and the HX30V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4800 and HX30V is 66 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and HX30V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX30V to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S4800 provides an advantage in sensor tech.