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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm S8400W Key Specs

Fujifilm IS Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2007
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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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm IS Pro versus Fujifilm S8400W, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm IS Pro was revealed 6 years before the Fujifilm S8400W and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm IS Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm IS Pro grades versus the Fujifilm S8400W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the Fujifilm S8400W

 Fujifilm IS Pro Fujifilm S8400W 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Fujifilm IS Pro

 Fujifilm S8400W Fujifilm IS Pro 
ReleasedMarch 2013July 2007Fresher by 69 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm S8400W

 Fujifilm IS Pro Fujifilm S8400W 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm IS Pro features external dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Fujifilm IS Pro versus Fujifilm S8400W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm IS Pro against the Fujifilm S8400W.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm S8400W is 55 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm S8400W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm IS Pro having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm S8400W will render greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm IS Pro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm S8400W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography info
51
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm IS Pro
Street photography with Fujifilm S8400W
54
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (920 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm IS Pro
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
47
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
53
great zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Travel photography information
Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography information
47
lighter than others in class (920g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
52
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1056mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (670g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Vlogging details
Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging details
9
no video
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (670g)
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm S8400W
 Fujifilm FinePix IS ProFujifilm FinePix S8400W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2007-07-13 2013-03-22
Body design Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1056mm (44.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 97 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - 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 920 grams (2.03 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $300