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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon D4

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Nikon D4 front
Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon D4 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
  • Launched January 2014
Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon D3S
  • Updated by Nikon D4s
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon D4 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon D4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the D4 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") and D4 (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S9400W was announced 2 years later than the D4 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D4 being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades against the D4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Nikon D4

 Fujifilm S9400W D4 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 D4 Fujifilm S9400W 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon D4

 Fujifilm S9400W D4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon D4 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W has outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon D4 has sizing of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W against the D4.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon D4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and D4 is 61 and 50 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon D4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon D4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9400W and D4.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S9400W provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The newer Fujifilm S9400W provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon D4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon D4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon D4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography features
Nikon D4 Portrait photography features
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography advice
Nikon D4 Street photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (670g)
56
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography details
Nikon D4 Sports photography details
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Travel photography with Nikon D4
54
great battery life (500 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
59
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography details
Nikon D4 Landscape photography details
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery life (500 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging information
Nikon D4 Vlogging information
26
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (670g)
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon D4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon D4
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WNikon D4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Nikon D4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Launched 2014-01-06 2012-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3280
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD with brightness control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 1340 grams (2.95 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2965
Other
Battery life 500 images 2600 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL18
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal CompactFlash, XQD
Card slots Single Dual
Pricing at release $330 $4,500