Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony a5100

Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony a5100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was unveiled 17 months before the a5100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores vs the a5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W features exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony a5100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the a5100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and a5100 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and a5100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony a5100 will offer you more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8400W is going to be behind in sensor tech.