Fujifilm S8400W vs Sigma Quattro

Following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm S8400W vs Sigma Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was announced 3 years before the Quattro which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up vs the Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W has got exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8400W vs Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the Quattro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and Quattro is 61 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and Quattro.

Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8400W with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma Quattro will offer greater detail with its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8400W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.