Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm X-S1

Following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was released 17 months after the Fujifilm X-S1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades versus the Fujifilm X-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Fujifilm X-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-S1 has specifications of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm X-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the Fujifilm X-S1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm X-S1 is 61 and 52 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm X-S1.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8400W featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm S8400W will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8400W should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.