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Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8400W Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 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
  • Announced March 2013
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was revealed 14 months prior to the Fujifilm S8400W making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up vs the Fujifilm S8400W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 Fujifilm S4500 Fujifilm S8400W 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Fujifilm S4500

 Fujifilm S8400W Fujifilm S4500 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2012Newer by 14 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm S8400W

 Fujifilm S4500 Fujifilm S8400W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 provides external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8400W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 versus the Fujifilm S8400W.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm S8400W is 67 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8400W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm S8400W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8400W to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8400W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4500
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
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good resolution (14MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography details
Fujifilm S8400W Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (543g)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography highlights
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good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (543 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1056mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography info
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (543g)
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm S8400W
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2013-03-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1056mm (44.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 543g (1.20 lbs) 670g (1.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $300