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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony WX300

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Later Model is Sony WX350
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was brought out at a similar time to the WX300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up versus the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Sony WX300

 Fujifilm S4800 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Fujifilm S4800

 WX300 Fujifilm S4800 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony WX300

 Fujifilm S4800 WX300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 and the WX300.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and WX300 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and WX300.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX300 Portrait photography factors
36
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography information
Sony WX300 Street photography information
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (518g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (166 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography information
Sony WX300 Sports photography information
48
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4800
Travel photography with Sony WX300
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (518g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than others in class (166 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography details
Sony WX300 Landscape photography details
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
44
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging features
Sony WX300 Vlogging features
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (518g)
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (166g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Sony WX300
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-30 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 518 gr (1.14 pounds) 166 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $229 $330