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Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm T500 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 T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 3 months after the Fujifilm T500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades vs the Fujifilm T500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm S8400W Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 Fujifilm T500 Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm S8400W Fujifilm T500 
IntroducedMarch 2013January 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W has got physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm T500 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm T500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the Fujifilm T500.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm T500 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm T500.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography info
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
good MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
53
long zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography information
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography information
52
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1056mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
76
lighter than competition (136 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
42
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8400W
Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
35
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (136g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm T500
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WFujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Fujifilm FinePix T500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-22 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Retail cost $300 $0