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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H400

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(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 2015
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H400 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was revealed 12 months after the H400 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up against the H400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Sony H400

 Fujifilm S9900w H400 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2014Newer by 12 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 H400 Fujifilm S9900w 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony H400

 Fujifilm S9900w H400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9900w has got external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the H400.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H400 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and H400 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9900w and H400.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony H400 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9900w should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography info
Sony H400 Portrait photography info
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Street photography camera
Sony H400 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (670g)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography highlights
Sony H400 Sports photography highlights
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography features
Sony H400 Travel photography features
61
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
53
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (1550mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (628 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography advice
Sony H400 Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9900w
Vlogging with Sony H400
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (670g)
26
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
includes external mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competitors in class (628g)
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Sony H400
 Fujifilm S9900wSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm S9900w Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-14 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 X 720
Maximum 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 628 gr (1.38 lbs)
Physical 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 300 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $719 $268