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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony H400

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
44
Features
41
Overall
42

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony H400 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and H400 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 6 years earlier than the H400 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up against the H400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony H400

 Fujifilm S8100fd H400 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 H400 Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 61 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony H400

 Fujifilm S8100fd H400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the H400.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony H400 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and H400 is 75 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and H400.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony H400 to offer you extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography highlights
Sony H400 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
MP count good (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography info
Sony H400 Street photography info
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Sports photography with Sony H400
32
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography highlights
Sony H400 Travel photography highlights
53
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (1550mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (628g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography features
Sony H400 Landscape photography features
35
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
Sony H400 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
26
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
comes with microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than others in class (628g)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony H400
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 628 grams (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $268