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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was manufactured 12 months before the Fujifilm S9400W which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades against the Fujifilm S9400W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 Fujifilm S8500 Fujifilm S9400W 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm S9400W Fujifilm S8500 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm S9400W

 Fujifilm S8500 Fujifilm S9400W 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9400W has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 against the Fujifilm S9400W.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm S9400W is 61 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm S9400W.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S8500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8500
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9400W
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Sports photography camera
53
excellent zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography factors
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decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography information
42
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
44
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 shots)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
Vlogging with Fujifilm S9400W
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (670g)
26
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
heavier than average in class (670g)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Fujifilm S9400W
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/7000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
AE 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 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 670 gr (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 - 500 shots
Battery type - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $330