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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A7S

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A7S 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A7S Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A7S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S9400W was announced 3 months before the A7S which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up vs the A7S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Sony A7S

 Fujifilm S9400W A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Fujifilm S9400W

 A7S Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony A7S

 Fujifilm S9400W A7S 
ReleasedJanuary 2014April 2014Same generation
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W offers physical 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) whilst the Sony A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A7S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the A7S.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A7S size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and A7S is 61 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9400W and A7S.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S9400W with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm S9400W will render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography info
Sony A7S Portrait photography info
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
you can focus manually
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography features
Sony A7S Street photography features
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
76
screen tilts
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
great high ISO (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography details
Sony A7S Sports photography details
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery power (500 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography highlights
Sony A7S Travel photography highlights
54
great battery power (500 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
58
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
weather proof
not so great battery pack (360 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Landscape photography with Sony A7S
44
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (500 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (409,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging highlights
Sony A7S Vlogging highlights
26
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
34
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
lighter than competition in class (489g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Sony A7S
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSony Alpha A7S
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Sony Alpha A7S
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-06 2014-04-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 12800 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
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 range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 489 gr (1.08 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 500 images 360 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $330 $1,998