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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony RX10

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
50
Features
76
Overall
60

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony RX10 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
  • Revealed January 2015
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Refreshed by Sony RX10 II
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony RX10 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony RX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm S9800 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S9800 was brought out 10 months after the RX10 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores versus the RX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Sony RX10

 Fujifilm S9800 RX10 
LaunchedJanuary 2015March 2014Newer by 10 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Fujifilm S9800

 RX10 Fujifilm S9800 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1290k460kClearer display (+830k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony RX10

 Fujifilm S9800 RX10 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9800 features outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 compared to the RX10.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9800 and RX10 is 61 and 58 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and RX10.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S9800 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX10 will show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9800 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Portrait photography camera
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
70
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (670g)
71
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
weather proof
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9800
Sports photography with Sony RX10
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
weather proof
better than average battery power (420 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9800
Travel photography with Sony RX10
57
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (670 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
58
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
weather proof
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9800
Landscape photography with Sony RX10
42
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
63
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging features
Sony RX10 Vlogging features
57
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average (670 grams)
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Sony RX10
 Fujifilm S9800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm S9800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-14 2014-03-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,290 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 10.20 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 813 gr (1.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 474
Other
Battery life 300 images 420 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $299 $698