Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm X-T20

Here is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm X-T20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 4 years before the Fujifilm X-T20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up versus the Fujifilm X-T20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Fujifilm X-T20. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W has outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T20 has measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W and the Fujifilm X-T20.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm X-T20 is 61 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and Fujifilm X-T20.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8400W using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-T20 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8400W will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.