Fujifilm S8400W vs Sigma SD9

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sigma SD9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 10 years after the SD9 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades against the SD9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the SD9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and SD9 is 61 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and SD9.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm S8400W will offer extra detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8400W is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.