Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus 1
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus 1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed March 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Released November 2013
- Renewed by Olympus 1s

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus 1 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm S8400W was launched 8 months prior to the 1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores against the 1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus 1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Olympus Stylus 1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Olympus 1
Fujifilm S8400W | 1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Fujifilm S8400W
1 | Fujifilm S8400W | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | March 2013 | More recent by 8 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus 1
Fujifilm S8400W | 1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus 1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the 1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and 1 is 61 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and 1.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm S8400W will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8400W will be behind in sensor tech.

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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus 1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Olympus Stylus 1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Olympus Stylus 1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-03-22 | 2013-11-25 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1056mm (44.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 lbs) | 402g (0.89 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 51 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 179 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 410 photographs |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | BLS-5 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $300 | $700 |