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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H400

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H400 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
  • Introduced March 2013
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Released February 2014
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H400 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was revealed 10 months prior to the H400 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades versus the H400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Sony H400

 Fujifilm S8400W H400 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 H400 Fujifilm S8400W 
ReleasedFebruary 2014March 2013Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony H400

 Fujifilm S8400W H400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the H400.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H400 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and H400 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and H400.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony H400 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8400W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Portrait photography with Sony H400
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
Sony H400 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Sports photography with Sony H400
53
excellent zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Travel photography camera
Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
52
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1056mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
53
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (1550mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (628 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography factors
Sony H400 Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
44
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8400W
Vlogging with Sony H400
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
26
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
has external microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than average (628g)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Sony H400
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-03-22 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 X 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 628g (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 300 photos
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $268