Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony A7S

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony A7S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 12 months earlier than the A7S so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores vs the A7S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Sony Alpha A7S. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W has external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony A7S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the A7S.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and A7S is 61 and 77 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and A7S.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8400W due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm S8400W will give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8400W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.