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Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9400W 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
  • Launched March 2013
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S8400W versus Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was announced 9 months prior to the Fujifilm S9400W which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores against the Fujifilm S9400W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Fujifilm S9400W

 Fujifilm S8400W Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Fujifilm S8400W

 Fujifilm S9400W Fujifilm S8400W 
ReleasedJanuary 2014March 2013Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm S9400W

 Fujifilm S8400W Fujifilm S9400W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W has outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9400W has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the Fujifilm S9400W.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm S9400W is 61 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm S9400W.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8400W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (670g)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography information
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography information
53
incredible zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
52
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1056mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
54
good battery life (500 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
47
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery life (500 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging details
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging details
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (670g)
26
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (670g)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm S9400W
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WFujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-03-22 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 670g (1.48 lb)
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 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 pictures 500 pictures
Battery type AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $330