Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm X-S1

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S9800 was introduced 3 years after the Fujifilm X-S1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores against the Fujifilm X-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm X-S1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery and Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9800 enjoys external 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) whilst the Fujifilm X-S1 has proportions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm X-S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 versus the Fujifilm X-S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm X-S1 is 61 and 52 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm X-S1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S9800 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm S9800 will resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.