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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX400V

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony HX300
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX400V Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S9400W versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was unveiled very close to the HX400V so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up versus the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9400W HX400V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Fujifilm S9400W

		

		

			
 HX400V Fujifilm S9400W 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9400W HX400V 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W has external 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) and the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S9400W versus Sony HX400V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W versus the HX400V.
Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX400V size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and HX400V is 61 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9400W and HX400V.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.
	
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX400V Portrait photography highlights
37
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
51
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (20MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Street photography with Sony HX400V
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 more heavy than competition (670g)
50
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (660g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography information
Sony HX400V Sports photography information
55
 long zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 good battery power (500 per charge)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
55
 long zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography advice
Sony HX400V Travel photography advice
54
 good battery power (500 per charge)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 great zoom (1200mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition (670g)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
53
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great zoom (1200mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (660g)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography advice
Sony HX400V Landscape photography advice
44
 quite wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 good battery power (500 shots)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging information
Sony HX400V Vlogging information
26
 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone support
 more heavy than competition (670g)
29
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes external mic socket
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition in class (660g)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX400V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Sony HX400V
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2014-02-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 660 gr (1.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 shots 300 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $330 $448