Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P500

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and P500 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was unveiled 2 years later than the P500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up vs the P500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Nikon Coolpix P500. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W has got 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 Nikon P500 has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon P500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the P500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and P500 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and P500.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8400W to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8400W will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.