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Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs

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
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 3 months later than the Fujifilm S8500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores vs the Fujifilm S8500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm S8400W Fujifilm S8500 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 Fujifilm S8500 Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm S8400W Fujifilm S8500 
RevealedMarch 2013January 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8500 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm S8500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the Fujifilm S8500.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm S8500 is 61 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm S8500.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should take the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography info
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
32
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography factors
Fujifilm S8500 Street photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (670g)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography highlights
53
great zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Travel photography camera
52
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1056mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
52
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (670 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging features
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging features
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than others (670 grams)
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (670g)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm S8500
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WFujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-22 2013-01-07
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 dimensions 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/7000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 670g (1.48 lbs)
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 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $500