Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX400V
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62 Imaging
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced March 2013
Sony HX400V
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Released February 2014
- Previous Model is Sony HX300
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Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 10 months prior to the HX400V so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up vs the HX400V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Sony HX400V
| Fujifilm S8400W | HX400V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Fujifilm S8400W
| HX400V | Fujifilm S8400W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | March 2013 | Newer by 10 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony HX400V
| Fujifilm S8400W | HX400V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W has 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 HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony HX400V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the HX400V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and HX400V is 61 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and HX400V.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX400V to show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8400W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sony HX400V Street photography info
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (670 grams)
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (660g)
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Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography details
Sony HX400V Sports photography details
amazing zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography advice
Sony HX400V Travel photography advice
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1056mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (670g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (660g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography details
Sony HX400V Landscape photography details
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX400V as a Vlogging camera
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others (670g)
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (660 grams)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX400V Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-03-22 | 2014-02-12 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1056mm (44.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 670 grams (1.48 pounds) | 660 grams (1.46 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 pictures | 300 pictures |
| Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $300 | $448 |
