Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony a1

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony a1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 8 years before the a1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades versus the a1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W offers outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony a1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the a1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and a1 is 61 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and a1.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8400W due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony a1 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8400W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.