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Fujifilm FinePix S9800 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£270Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:670 gBattery life (CIPA):300 shots

Fujifilm FinePix S9800 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

5.1

Overall score

Score
5.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

90%

4.9

Technical score

10%

6.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 55% of cameras
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

28%

5.5

Sensor & Image

25%

5.1

Photo Features

18%

4.9

Video & Audio

14%

4.6

Display & Design

8%

4.8

Battery & Power

7%

2.7

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 54% of cameras
6.4

User score

User score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

4.6

Number of reviews

Based on 14 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 97% of cameras
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Technical Specifications of camera Fujifilm FinePix S9800

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components:

28%

5.5

Sensor & Image

25%

5.1

Photo Features

18%

4.9

Video & Audio

14%

4.6

Display & Design

8%

4.8

Battery & Power

7%

2.7

Connectivity & Storage

4.9
User score
User score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

4.6

Number of reviews

Based on 14 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.4
Popularity
Popularity
4.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Popularity:
Fujifilm FinePix S9800 has a popularity score of 4.6, which is higher than 56.3% of cameras.
4.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

60%

5.1

Overall score

40%

9.1

Price

6.3
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
16.2 MP
Main camera megapixels
16.2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP, which is higher than that of 46.8% of cameras and equal to that of 4.2% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.34 µm, which are smaller than those in 74.1% of cameras and the same size as those in 14% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Base ISO
100
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100 which is higher than that of 19.9% of cameras and equal to that of 52.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 12800 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 12,800
â–² Better than 54% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 12,800, which is higher than that of 54.4% of cameras and equal to that of 18.8% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
?
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1920 px
Max video resolution
1920 px
â–² Better than 29% of models
This camera supports 1920 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 28.7% of cameras and equal to that of 47.1% of cameras.
Video bitrate
36 Mbps
Video bitrate
36 Mbps
â–² Better than 57% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 36 Mbps which is higher than that of 57.3% of cameras and equal to that of 2.6% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
bridge
Weight
670 g
Weight
670 g
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 670 g which is heavier than 79.8% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.6% of cameras.
Width
123 mm
Width
123 mm
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 123 mm which is wider than 57.4% of cameras and equal to that of 1% of cameras.
Height
87 mm
Height
87 mm
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 87 mm which is taller than 64% of cameras and equal to that of 1.1% of cameras.
Thickness
116.2 mm
Thickness
116.2 mm
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 116.2 mm which is thicker than 96.7% of cameras and equal to that of 0.1% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 300 shots, which is shorter than that of 57.8% of cameras and equal to that of 6.7% of cameras.
500 with Ni-MH AA.
Battery capacity
N/A
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
Uses 4x AA batteries.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Fujifilm FinePix S9800 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Better viewfinder type
    Viewfinder type
    electronic
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This camera uses a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (electronic vs none).
    electronic vs none
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 480 fps high-speed video.
  • 4.3 fps faster mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    10 fps
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (10 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    10 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • Built-in timelapse
    Timelapse function
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • 6,400 ISO higher maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    12,800 ISO
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a higher maximum sensitivity than the average camera (12800 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 0.04 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.038 GB
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.038 GB vs 0 GB
  • 7.04x more optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    50 x
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <1 x – >35 x
    40% more optical zoom: this camera offers 50 x, compared with 7.1 x on the average camera.
    The built-in lens provides 50x optical zoom.
    50 x vs 7.1 x
  • Better viewfinder type
    Viewfinder type
    electronic
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This camera uses a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (electronic vs none).
    electronic vs none
  • 1 more customizable buttons
    Customizable button count
    1
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <0 – >7
    This camera has more customizable buttons than the average camera (1 vs 0). The average camera offers 0 customizable buttons.
    1 vs 0
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • 6,400 ISO higher maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    12,800 ISO
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a higher maximum sensitivity than the average camera (12800 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 2 newer
    Release date
    2015
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is newer than the average camera (2015 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    January 2015
    2,015 vs 2,013
  • 4.3 fps faster mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    10 fps
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (10 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    10 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
    Motion Panorama; 360°
  • 7.04x more optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    50 x
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <1 x – >35 x
    40% more optical zoom: this camera offers 50 x, compared with 7.1 x on the average camera.
    The built-in lens provides 50x optical zoom.
    50 x vs 7.1 x
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 480 fps high-speed video.
  • Built-in timelapse
    Timelapse function
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • 0.04 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.038 GB
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.038 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 1440000 dots lower EVF resolution
    EVF resolution
    920,000 dots
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <201.6k dots – >5760k dots
    This camera has a lower EVF resolution than the average camera (920000 dots vs 2360000 dots). The average camera has an EVF resolution of 2360000 dots.
    920000 dots vs 2360000 dots
  • 275 g heavier
    Weight
    670 g
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (670 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    670 g vs 395 g
  • 3 % lower viewfinder coverage
    Viewfinder coverage
    97 %
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >100 %
    This camera has a lower viewfinder coverage than the average camera (97 % vs 100 %). The average camera has viewfinder coverage of 100 %.
    97 % vs 100 %
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 70.2 mm thicker
    Thickness
    116.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (116.2 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    116.2 mm vs 46 mm
  • 24.4% lower user score
    User score
    6.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Fujifilm FinePix S9800
    the average camera
    Fujifilm FinePix S9800 has a lower user score than the average camera (6.43 vs 8.000).
    6.43 vs 8
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 1440000 dots lower EVF resolution
    EVF resolution
    920,000 dots
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <201.6k dots – >5760k dots
    This camera has a lower EVF resolution than the average camera (920000 dots vs 2360000 dots). The average camera has an EVF resolution of 2360000 dots.
    920000 dots vs 2360000 dots
  • 275 g heavier
    Weight
    670 g
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (670 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    670 g vs 395 g
  • 3 % lower viewfinder coverage
    Viewfinder coverage
    97 %
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >100 %
    This camera has a lower viewfinder coverage than the average camera (97 % vs 100 %). The average camera has viewfinder coverage of 100 %.
    97 % vs 100 %
  • 70.2 mm thicker
    Thickness
    116.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (116.2 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    116.2 mm vs 46 mm
  • 13.1 mm taller body
    Height
    87 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is taller than the average camera (87 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    87 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • 30 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    300 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (300 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    500 with Ni-MH AA.
    300 shots vs 330 shots
  • Older HDMI version
    HDMI version
    1.3
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This camera uses HDMI 1.3, while the average camera uses HDMI 1.4.
    1.3 vs 1.4

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What we like about Fujifilm FinePix S9800

  • Impressive 50x optical zoom lens (24-1200mm equivalent) providing massive reach for wildlife and sports
  • Excellent Super Macro mode allows focusing as close as 1cm
  • Fast operational speeds including 1-second startup and 10fps continuous shooting
  • Effective 5-axis image stabilisation that helps minimise blur at long zoom ranges
  • Highly praised as an easy-to-use bridge camera suitable for beginners
  • Built-in electronic viewfinder (EVF) makes shooting in bright sunlight much easier

What we don't like about Fujifilm FinePix S9800

  • Small 1/2.3-inch sensor leads to noisy images and limited low-light performance
  • Lack of RAW file support limits post-processing flexibility
  • Poor edge sharpness and significant purple fringing, especially at full zoom
  • No built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, unlike its sibling model S9900W
  • Average battery life (approx. 300 shots) using standard alkaline batteries
  • Video quality is considered lower than competitors in its class

Verdict

The Fujifilm FinePix S9800 is a versatile bridge camera featuring a 16.2-megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS sensor and a massive 50x optical zoom lens (24-1200mm equivalent) with a maximum aperture of f/2.9-6.5. Key characteristics include a 920k-dot electronic viewfinder, 5-axis image stabilization for Full HD 1080i video, and a rapid burst rate of up to 10 fps. Its main advantages are the incredible focal range, excellent 1cm Super Macro mode, and high-speed autofocus (0.15s), all powered by readily available AA batteries. However, notable drawbacks include a lack of Wi-Fi connectivity, no RAW support, and a fixed 3-inch LCD screen with a relatively modest 460k-dot resolution.

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