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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony A7S III

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
64
Features
92
Overall
75

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony A7S III 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
  • Revealed March 2013
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Released July 2020
  • Replaced the Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony A7S III Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony A7S III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 8 years prior to the A7S III which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores vs the A7S III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Sony A7S III

 Fujifilm S8400W A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Fujifilm S8400W

 A7S III Fujifilm S8400W 
ReleasedJuly 2020March 2013Newer by 89 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k460kClearer display (+980k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony A7S III

 Fujifilm S8400W A7S III 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony A7S III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the A7S III.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and A7S III is 61 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and A7S III.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm S8400W will offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8400W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Portrait photography with Sony A7S III
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
70
has manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography highlights
Sony A7S III Street photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proof
good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography info
Sony A7S III Sports photography info
52
long zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (600 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low resolution (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography details
Sony A7S III Travel photography details
52
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1056mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
70
great battery life (600 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
display is selfie friendly
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S III Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great battery life (600 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging details
Sony A7S III Vlogging details
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Sony A7S III
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Sony Alpha A7S III
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-03-22 2020-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz XR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 12800 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 759
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 699g (1.54 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 300 images 600 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Single Dual
Price at release $300 $3,499