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Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm SL1000 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
  • Released March 2013
Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was announced 3 months later than the Fujifilm SL1000 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades against the Fujifilm SL1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Fujifilm SL1000

 Fujifilm S8400W Fujifilm SL1000 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 Fujifilm SL1000 Fujifilm S8400W 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm SL1000

 Fujifilm S8400W Fujifilm SL1000 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2013Same age
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W has outside measurements 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 SL1000 has dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") along with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8400W versus Fujifilm SL1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the Fujifilm SL1000.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm SL1000 is 61 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm SL1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm SL1000.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Street photography with Fujifilm SL1000
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others (670 grams)
56
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (659g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography information
Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography information
53
amazing zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery pack (350 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Travel photography with Fujifilm SL1000
52
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1056mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
great battery pack (350 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (659g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging features
Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging features
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others (670 grams)
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others (659g)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm SL1000
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WFujifilm FinePix SL1000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-03-22 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 659 gr (1.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 350 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $600