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Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
38

Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax XG-1 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Revealed July 2014
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S9400W and Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was introduced 6 months prior to the XG-1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades against the XG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Pentax XG-1

					

					

						
 Fujifilm S9400W XG-1 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Fujifilm S9400W

					

					

						
 XG-1 Fujifilm S9400W 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Pentax XG-1

					

					

						
 Fujifilm S9400W XG-1 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2014Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9400W offers physical 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) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has specifications of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S9400W and Pentax XG-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W against the XG-1.
Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and XG-1 is 61 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9400W and XG-1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you would want to take the launch date  of the products into consideration.

						Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm S9400W as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
37
 good megapixels (16MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
40
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Street photography advice
Pentax XG-1 Street photography advice
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 more heavy than average (670g)
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 more heavy than competition in class (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Sports photography with Pentax XG-1
55
 great zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery (500 shots)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
45
 amazing zoom range (24-1248mm  52.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (240 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax XG-1 as a Travel photography camera
54
 better than average battery (500 CIPA)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great reach (1200mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than average (670 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
52
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long zoom (1248mm)
 no Timelapse function
 low battery pack (240 CIPA)
 more heavy than competition in class (567g)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm S9400W as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax XG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
44
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery (500 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 does not have Timelapse function
45
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 low battery pack (240 CIPA)
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm S9400W as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax XG-1 as a Vlogging camera
26
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone socket
 more heavy than average (670g)
25
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 no external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (567g)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Pentax XG-1
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WPentax XG-1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Pentax XG-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2014-07-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 567 gr (1.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 240 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $330 $599