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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S33

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S33 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
  • Launched March 2013
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S33 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon S33, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and S33 (13MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was unveiled 23 months before the S33 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S33 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades vs the S33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Nikon S33

 Fujifilm S8400W S33 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 S33 Fujifilm S8400W 
RevealedFebruary 2015March 2013Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon S33

 Fujifilm S8400W S33 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W features exterior 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 S33 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W and the S33.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and S33 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and S33.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8400W with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm S8400W will offer greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8400W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography features
Nikon S33 Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (13MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography highlights
Nikon S33 Sports photography highlights
53
incredible zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow fps (4.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Travel photography camera
52
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1056mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
58
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (221g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography info
Nikon S33 Landscape photography info
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging details
Nikon S33 Vlogging details
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (670g)
29
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon S33
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WNikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Nikon Coolpix S33
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-22 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 4.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 221 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $150