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Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm S9800 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Fujifilm S9800
(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
  • Announced January 2015
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S9400W and Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was brought out 12 months prior to the Fujifilm S9800 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores vs the Fujifilm S9800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm S9400W Fujifilm S9800 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 Fujifilm S9800 Fujifilm S9400W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2014More recent by 12 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm S9400W Fujifilm S9800 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9800 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S9400W and Fujifilm S9800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W against the Fujifilm S9800.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and Fujifilm S9800 is 61 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9400W and Fujifilm S9800.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S9400W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Portrait photography camera
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography information
Fujifilm S9800 Street photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Sports photography with Fujifilm S9800
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (500 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography info
Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography info
54
good battery (500 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
57
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9800
44
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging factors
26
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
57
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Fujifilm S9800
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WFujifilm S9800
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Fujifilm S9800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2015-01-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 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 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
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 images 300 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
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, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $330 $299