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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony S950

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(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
  • Announced March 2013
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony S950 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony S950, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was announced 4 years after the S950 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up versus the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Sony S950

 Fujifilm S8400W S950 
IntroducedMarch 2013February 2009Newer by 50 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 S950 Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony S950

 Fujifilm S8400W S950 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony S950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the S950.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony S950 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and S950 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and S950.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8400W to result in more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8400W should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography info
Sony S950 Street photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Sports photography camera
Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography info
Sony S950 Travel photography info
52
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1056mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography highlights
Sony S950 Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging features
Sony S950 Vlogging features
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Sony S950
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-03-22 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $130