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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H400

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H400 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H400 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was unveiled within a month of the H400 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades vs the H400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Sony H400

 Fujifilm S9400W H400 

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 H400 Fujifilm S9400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony H400

 Fujifilm S9400W H400 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W has got physical dimensions 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 Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony H400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W compared to the H400.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and H400 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9400W and H400.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Portrait photography with Sony H400
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
MP count decent (20MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography details
Sony H400 Street photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (670g)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Sports photography with Sony H400
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (500 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography advice
Sony H400 Travel photography advice
54
great battery (500 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
53
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (1550mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (628g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography factors
Sony H400 Landscape photography factors
44
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery (500 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Vlogging camera
Sony H400 as a Vlogging camera
26
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
26
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
includes mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than others in class (628 grams)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Sony H400
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 X 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 628 grams (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 300 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $330 $268