Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm SL1000 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm S9800 has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57″) and weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm SL1000 has external dimensions of and weighs 659 g (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the Fujifilm SL1000. Fujifilm S9800 has the same height with Fujifilm SL1000. On the other hand, with a width of 87mm, it is 2 narrower and also with a thickness of 116mm, it is 7mm thinner than Fujifilm SL1000.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm SL1000.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm SL1000.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Fujifilm SL1000 is 11g lighter than the Fujifilm S9800 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Fujifilm S9800 nor Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm SL1000's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Fujifilm SL1000 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Fujifilm S9800 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to SL1000.