Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm X-A5

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm X-A5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was released 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-A5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores versus the Fujifilm X-A5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Fujifilm X-A5. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W features external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-A5 has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm X-A5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the Fujifilm X-A5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm X-A5 is 61 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm X-A5.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8400W because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm X-A5 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8400W will be behind in sensor tech.