Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P1000

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S8400W versus Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was released 6 years earlier than the P1000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades against the P1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Nikon Coolpix P1000. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Nikon P1000 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon P1000 has measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the P1000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and P1000 is 61 and 49 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and P1000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S8400W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.