Fujifilm S9400W vs Sigma Quattro

Here is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm S9400W vs Sigma Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The Fujifilm S9400W was announced 3 years before the Quattro and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores against the Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W & Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W enjoys 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) while the Sigma Quattro has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S9400W vs Sigma Quattro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the Quattro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and Quattro is 61 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and Quattro.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S9400W having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma Quattro will give greater detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S9400W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.