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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R III
  • Renewed by Sony A7R V
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony A7R IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S9400W was revealed 6 years before the A7R IV and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up vs the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Sony A7R IV

 Fujifilm S9400W A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Fujifilm S9400W

 A7R IV Fujifilm S9400W 
AnnouncedJuly 2019January 2014Fresher by 67 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k460kCrisper display (+980k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony A7R IV

 Fujifilm S9400W A7R IV 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9400W provides external measurements 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 Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony A7R IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W compared to the A7R IV.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and A7R IV is 61 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and A7R IV.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S9400W having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7R IV will give more detail because of its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S9400W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography details
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography details
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
88
has manual focus
great MP (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography info
Sony A7R IV Street photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (670g)
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography features
Sony A7R IV Sports photography features
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (500 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (670 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography info
Sony A7R IV Travel photography info
54
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
74
great battery power (670 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
great MP (61MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Landscape photography camera
44
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery power (670 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R IV as a Vlogging camera
26
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
37
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Sony A7R IV
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Sony Alpha A7R IV
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-01-06 2019-07-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 61MP
Anti alias 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 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 567
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 665 grams (1.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 500 images 670 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single Dual
Retail price $330 $3,498