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Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57

Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced March 2013
Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh GR II Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm S8400W and Ricoh GR II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8400W was brought out 3 years earlier than the GR II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores versus the GR II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Ricoh GR II

 Fujifilm S8400W GR II 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Fujifilm S8400W

 GR II Fujifilm S8400W 
IntroducedJune 2015March 2013Newer by 27 months
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Ricoh GR II

 Fujifilm S8400W GR II 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W comes with 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 Ricoh GR II has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8400W and Ricoh GR II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the GR II.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and GR II is 61 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and GR II.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W has the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged Fujifilm S8400W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh GR II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR II as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
75
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR II as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (670g)
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (251g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography advice
Ricoh GR II Sports photography advice
52
incredible zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR II as a Travel photography camera
52
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1056mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (670g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
lighter than average in class (251 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography information
Ricoh GR II Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
59
manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR II as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average in class (670g)
32
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (251 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic port
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Ricoh GR II
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WRicoh GR II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Ricoh GR II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-03-22 2015-06-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - GR Engine V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 300 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 251 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1078
Other
Battery life 300 shots 320 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA DB-65
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $599