Reasons to choose FinePix 3800
Released in 2002, FinePix 3800 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 400 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix 3800
vs Fujifilm FinePix S5000 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
FinePix 380021 mm²
FinePix S5000 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The FinePix 3800 and FinePix S5000 Zoom have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix 3800MetricFinePix S5000 Zoom
3.1 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.62 µmPixel pitch2.62 µm
6.88 µm²Pixel area6.88 µm²
14.54 MP/cm²Pixel density14.54 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
400 gWeight430 g
xD Picture CardStoragexD Picture Card
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FinePix 3800 and FinePix S5000 Zoom have the same sensor area. The FinePix 3800 has the lighter body. The FinePix 3800 and FinePix S5000 Zoom have the same effective resolution. The FinePix S5000 Zoom is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FinePix S5000 Zoom
Released in 2003, FinePix S5000 Zoom has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 430 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.