Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm SL300
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm SL300 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Announced January 2012
Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm S8400W was launched 15 months after the Fujifilm SL300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up vs the Fujifilm SL300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm SL300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Fujifilm SL300
Fujifilm S8400W | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Announced | March 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 15 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Fujifilm S8400W
Fujifilm SL300 | Fujifilm S8400W |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm SL300
Fujifilm S8400W | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W features physical 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 SL300 has sizing of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm SL300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the Fujifilm SL300.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm SL300 is 61 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm SL300.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8400W to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8400W provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-03-22 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1056mm (44.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 97% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 grams (1.48 lb) | 510 grams (1.12 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") |
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 | 300 images |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-85 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $300 | $280 |