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Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S8600 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
  • Revealed March 2013
Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm S8400W versus Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 9 months prior to the Fujifilm S8600 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up against the Fujifilm S8600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Fujifilm S8600

 Fujifilm S8400W Fujifilm S8600 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 Fujifilm S8600 Fujifilm S8400W 
RevealedJanuary 2014March 2013Fresher by 9 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm S8600

 Fujifilm S8400W Fujifilm S8600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8600 has proportions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Fujifilm S8600 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W and the Fujifilm S8600.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm S8600 is 61 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S8400W will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8600
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography features
Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography features
53
great zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
55
long zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (410 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8600
52
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1056mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
63
great battery power (410 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (900mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography features
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (410 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging info
Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging info
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (670g)
27
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm S8600
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WFujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-03-22 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 25-900mm (36.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 450 gr (0.99 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 410 shots
Style of battery AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 3 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $200