Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX1
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![Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8400W/Fujifilm-S8400W-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Launched March 2013
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Revealed April 2009
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX1 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor measurements.
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The Fujifilm S8400W was launched 3 years after the HX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades against the HX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Sony HX1
Fujifilm S8400W | HX1 | |||
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Revealed | March 2013 | ![]() | April 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Fujifilm S8400W
HX1 | Fujifilm S8400W | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony HX1
Fujifilm S8400W | HX1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W has external 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 HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony HX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the HX1.
![Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX1 size comparison Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8400W-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX1-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and HX1 is 61 and 67 respectively.
![Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8400W-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and HX1.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8400W because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm S8400W will render extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8400W should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
![Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8400W-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8400W-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-03-22 | 2009-04-22 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1056mm (44.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 9.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 lb) | 544g (1.20 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $300 | $47,999 |