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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony H400

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Revealed February 2014
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony H400 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was unveiled at a similar time to the H400 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up vs the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Sony H400

 Fujifilm S8600 H400 

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Fujifilm S8600

 H400 Fujifilm S8600 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Sony H400

 Fujifilm S8600 H400 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2014Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8600 features external measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 vs the H400.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and H400 is 76 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and H400.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony H400 to provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography information
Sony H400 Portrait photography information
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
decent MP (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography advice
Sony H400 Street photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography features
Sony H400 Sports photography features
55
great zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography advice
Sony H400 Travel photography advice
63
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (900mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
53
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (1550mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (628 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography information
Sony H400 Landscape photography information
46
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging info
Sony H400 Vlogging info
27
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
26
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
does have external microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competition (628g)
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Sony H400
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-900mm (36.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 X 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450 grams (0.99 pounds) 628 grams (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 410 photos 300 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 3 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $268