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Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2014
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was released 13 months after the Fujifilm T500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades vs the Fujifilm T500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm S9400W Fujifilm T500 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 Fujifilm T500 Fujifilm S9400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm S9400W Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9400W features outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm T500 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm T500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the Fujifilm T500.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and Fujifilm T500 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9400W and Fujifilm T500.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm S9400W provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography advice
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography features
Fujifilm T500 Street photography features
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography information
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography information
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (500 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
54
great battery (500 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (670g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
76
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography factors
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (500 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
42
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9400W
Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
26
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Fujifilm T500
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WFujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Fujifilm FinePix T500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 500 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
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