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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon B500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced March 2013
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Announced February 2016
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon B500 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm S8400W versus Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was brought out 3 years prior to the B500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores vs the B500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Nikon B500

 Fujifilm S8400W B500 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 B500 Fujifilm S8400W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016March 2013More recent by 35 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon B500

 Fujifilm S8400W B500 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W features outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon B500 has specifications of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8400W versus Nikon B500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the B500.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and B500 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and B500.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S8400W will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography details
Nikon B500 Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography factors
Nikon B500 Street photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
52
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (541g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography information
Nikon B500 Sports photography information
53
incredible zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery power (600 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography features
Nikon B500 Travel photography features
52
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1056mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (670g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
59
great battery power (600 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (900mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (541 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery power (600 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging information
Nikon B500 Vlogging information
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (670g)
27
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (541g)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon B500
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WNikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Nikon Coolpix B500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-22 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 541 grams (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 600 shots
Battery format AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $300