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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was introduced 3 years before the Fujifilm S8400W and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades versus the Fujifilm S8400W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Fujifilm S8400W

 Fujifilm F500 EXR Fujifilm S8400W 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 Fujifilm S8400W Fujifilm F500 EXR 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2011Fresher by 26 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S8400W

 Fujifilm F500 EXR Fujifilm S8400W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8400W has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Fujifilm S8400W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the Fujifilm S8400W.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S8400W is 91 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography highlights
31
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Sports photography camera
48
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (215 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1056mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography details
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others (670g)
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S8400W
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRFujifilm FinePix S8400W
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-03-22
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-1056mm (44.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery form - AA
Battery ID NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $430 $300