Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm S9800

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was announced 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm S9800 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores against the Fujifilm S9800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Fujifilm S9800. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Fujifilm S9800 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 offers physical measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9800 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Fujifilm SL1000 and Fujifilm S9800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus the Fujifilm S9800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Fujifilm S9800 is 61 and 61 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Fujifilm S9800.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm SL1000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.