Fujifilm S8400W vs Sigma fp

Below is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sigma fp, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was brought out 7 years earlier than the fp and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up against the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Sigma fp. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the fp.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and fp is 61 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and fp.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma fp will give you greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8400W is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.