Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W

Here is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was unveiled 14 months prior to the Fujifilm S8400W making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up against the Fujifilm S8400W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8400W has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Fujifilm S8400W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the Fujifilm S8400W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S8400W is 59 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR uses the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.