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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony WX300

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony WX350
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony WX300 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was launched 11 months after the WX300 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores versus the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Sony WX300

 Fujifilm S9400W WX300 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2013More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 WX300 Fujifilm S9400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony WX300

 Fujifilm S9400W WX300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W compared to the WX300.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and WX300 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9400W and WX300.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9400W should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
37
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
good MP (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Street photography with Sony WX300
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (670g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (166g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography information
Sony WX300 Sports photography information
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (500 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography features
Sony WX300 Travel photography features
54
good battery pack (500 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
lighter than others (166 grams)
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
44
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging information
Sony WX300 Vlogging information
26
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (670g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (166 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Sony WX300
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 166 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $330 $330