FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Lets look a little more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S8400W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was revealed 3 years before the Fujifilm S8400W which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the JZ500 matches up vs the Fujifilm S8400W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8400W has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S8400W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 compared to the Fujifilm S8400W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and Fujifilm S8400W is 93 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8400W to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.