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Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm SL1000 Key Specs

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
Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was announced 13 months after the Fujifilm SL1000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up against the Fujifilm SL1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Fujifilm SL1000

 Fujifilm S9400W Fujifilm SL1000 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 Fujifilm SL1000 Fujifilm S9400W 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Fujifilm SL1000

 Fujifilm S9400W Fujifilm SL1000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL1000 has sizing of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm SL1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the Fujifilm SL1000.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and Fujifilm SL1000 is 61 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm SL1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9400W and Fujifilm SL1000.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos but you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm S9400W is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Portrait photography camera
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
good MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Street photography with Fujifilm SL1000
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
56
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (659g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography advice
Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography advice
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery (500 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
good battery power (350 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Travel photography camera
54
great battery (500 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
good battery power (350 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (659g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography information
Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography information
44
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery (500 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (350 per charge)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging details
Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (659 grams)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Fujifilm SL1000
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WFujifilm FinePix SL1000
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 64
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 autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 659g (1.45 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 500 shots 350 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $330 $600