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Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8400W Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
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 S8300 vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm S8300 versus Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was announced 2 months prior to the Fujifilm S8400W and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades against the Fujifilm S8400W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm S8400W 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm S8400W Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm S8400W

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm S8400W 
ReleasedJanuary 2013March 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8300 comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8400W has measurements 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 S8300 versus Fujifilm S8400W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the Fujifilm S8400W.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm S8400W is 61 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8400W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of images but you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8400W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography factors
53
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography highlights
52
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1056mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography information
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm S8400W
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-03-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-1056mm (44.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 shots
Battery type - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $300