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Canon M vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61
Canon EOS M front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon M vs Fujifilm S8400W Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced July 2012
Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released March 2013
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Canon M vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon M vs Fujifilm S8400W, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the M (18MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is fairly close but the M (APS-C) and Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The M was launched 8 months prior to the Fujifilm S8400W so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M scores against the Fujifilm S8400W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Fujifilm S8400W

 M Fujifilm S8400W 
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Canon M

 Fujifilm S8400W M 
ReleasedMarch 2013July 2012Fresher by 8 months

Common features in the Canon M and Fujifilm S8400W

 M Fujifilm S8400W 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon M vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M offers outside dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8400W has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the M vs the Fujifilm S8400W.

Canon M vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M and Fujifilm S8400W is 89 and 61 respectively.

Canon M vs Fujifilm S8400W top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon M will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older M will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon M vs Fujifilm S8400W sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography details
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
39
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon M as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
72
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
54
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (230 CIPA)
52
great zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography advice
63
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (18MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery (230 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1056mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Landscape photography camera
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging features
Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging features
37
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
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Canon M vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Fujifilm S8400W
 Canon EOS MFujifilm FinePix S8400W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-23 2013-03-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 31 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1056mm (44.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 23 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298g (0.66 lb) 670g (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 827 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 300 shots
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model LP-E12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $510 $300