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Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9900w 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
  • Introduced March 2013
Fujifilm S9900w
(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
  • Revealed January 2015
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was brought out 22 months earlier than the Fujifilm S9900w which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up against the Fujifilm S9900w with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Fujifilm S9900w

 Fujifilm S8400W Fujifilm S9900w 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Fujifilm S8400W

 Fujifilm S9900w Fujifilm S8400W 
RevealedJanuary 2015March 2013Newer by 22 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm S9900w

 Fujifilm S8400W Fujifilm S9900w 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W offers 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) whilst the Fujifilm S9900w has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9900w in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the Fujifilm S9900w.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm S9900w is 61 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm S9900w.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8400W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography info
Fujifilm S9900w Street photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography details
Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography details
53
long zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography details
Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography details
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1056mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
60
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9900w
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
57
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm S9900w
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WFujifilm S9900w
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Fujifilm S9900w
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 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 resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 All around 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 300 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $719