Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony WX500
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Push 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Replaced the Sony WX350

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S4800 was launched 3 years earlier than the WX500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades vs the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Sony WX500
Fujifilm S4800 | WX500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Fujifilm S4800
WX500 | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 26 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony WX500
Fujifilm S4800 | WX500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4800 features external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony WX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 compared to the WX500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and WX500 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and WX500.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX500 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4800 will be behind in sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-30 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 518g (1.14 lbs) | 236g (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 life | - | 360 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $229 | $348 |