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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2007
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S3 Pro
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Fujifilm S9400W, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S5 Pro was announced 7 years prior to the Fujifilm S9400W and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro grades versus the Fujifilm S9400W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Fujifilm S9400W

 Fujifilm S5 Pro Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 Fujifilm S9400W Fujifilm S5 Pro 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2007More recent by 79 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Fujifilm S9400W

 Fujifilm S5 Pro Fujifilm S9400W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S5 Pro has outer measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9400W has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Fujifilm S9400W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro compared to the Fujifilm S9400W.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Fujifilm S9400W is 55 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Fujifilm S9400W.

Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S5 Pro having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm S9400W will show greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S5 Pro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography info
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Street photography details
Fujifilm S9400W Street photography details
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (920 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography information
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography information
47
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
47
lighter than others in class (920 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
54
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
45
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum 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 S5 Pro Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
26
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than others (670 grams)
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S5 Pro and Fujifilm S9400W
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 ProFujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2007-07-05 2014-01-06
Body design Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 97%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 gr (2.03 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
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 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 448 not tested
Other
Battery life - 500 photos
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $548 $330