Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony a5100

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony a5100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S9400W was unveiled 7 months earlier than the a5100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores vs the a5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W & Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9400W enjoys exterior 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) while the Sony a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony a5100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W against the a5100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and a5100 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9400W and a5100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony a5100 will give you more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S9400W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.