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Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9800 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 S9800
(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
  • Introduced January 2015
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 22 months prior to the Fujifilm S9800 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores vs the Fujifilm S9800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm S8400W Fujifilm S9800 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 Fujifilm S9800 Fujifilm S8400W 
IntroducedJanuary 2015March 2013Newer by 22 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm S8400W Fujifilm S9800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9800 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8400W versus Fujifilm S9800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the Fujifilm S9800.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm S9800 is 61 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm S9800.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8400W is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography information
Fujifilm S9800 Street photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography advice
53
incredible zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography highlights
52
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1056mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
57
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8400W
Vlogging with Fujifilm S9800
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
57
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm S9800
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WFujifilm S9800
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Fujifilm S9800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-03-22 2015-01-14
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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 670 grams (1.48 pounds)
Physical 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 images 300 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $299