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Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm X-S1

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Fujifilm X-S1 front
Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2015
Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Announced November 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 Fujifilm S9800 Fujifilm X-S1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015November 2011Newer by 39 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm X-S1 Fujifilm S9800 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm X-S1

 Fujifilm S9800 Fujifilm X-S1 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm X-S1 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm X-S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm X-S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography information
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
focusing manually
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography details
Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (670g)
52
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (920 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography info
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography features
57
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
43
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (920 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography features
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9800
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S1
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
26
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (920g)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm X-S1
 Fujifilm S9800Fujifilm X-S1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Fujifilm X-S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2011-11-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR
Sensor type CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-624mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 920g (2.03 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $299 $399