Fujifilm S9400W vs Sigma fp L

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S9400W versus Sigma fp L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S9400W was unveiled 8 years earlier than the fp L and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades vs the fp L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W and Sigma fp L. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9400W has outer measurements 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 Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9400W versus Sigma fp L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W against the fp L.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and fp L is 61 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9400W and fp L.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S9400W with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma fp L will show greater detail having an extra 45MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S9400W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.