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Fujifilm S8400W Review

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    Main Features

    • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 64 - 12800
    • 24-1056 mm F2.9-6.5 Zoom Lens
    • Optical Image Stabilization
    • 3" Fixed Type Screen
    • 201k dot Electronic viewfinder
    • 10 fps continuous shooting
    • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video
    • 480fps High-Speed Video
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 670g. 123 x 87 x 116 mm
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    Fujifilm S8400W Overview

    First introduced in March 2013 , Fujifilm FinePix S8400W is a 16.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 24-1056 mm F2.9-6.5 lens.

    Fujifilm S8400W Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Fujifilm S8400W has an Overall Score of 45/100 and ranked #60 out of 113 in DSLR-Like cameras (Top 10 Bridge), and ranked #605 out of 1223 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Value for Money
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    Fujifilm S8400W Physical Specs
    Fujifilm S8400W weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) and has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR-Like type cameras is 591g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 116mm, it also has an average thickness.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Fujifilm S8400W with the dimensions:

    Fujifilm S8400W Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Fujifilm S8400W Camera Body

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Fujifilm S8400W, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Fujifilm S8400W Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Fujifilm S8400W Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Fujifilm S8400W with its main competitors:

    Fujifilm S8400W Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs S8400W Thickness vs S8400W
    Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Camera Nikon P500
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    494g 176g lighter 103mm 13mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Camera Canon G3 X
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    733g 63g heavier 105mm 11mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Camera Panasonic LS5
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    126g 544g lighter 27mm 89mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Camera Canon 450D
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    524g 146g lighter 62mm 54mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Camera Olympus TG-310
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    155g 515g lighter 23mm 93mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Camera Canon 600D
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    570g 100g lighter 80mm 36mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Camera Olympus FE-45
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    142g 528g lighter 23mm 93mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Camera Fujifilm A150
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    130g 540g lighter 22mm 94mm thinner

    Weather Sealing

    Fujifilm S8400W doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Fujifilm S8400W Sensor and Photography Features

    Fujifilm S8400W has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels. S8400W has a native ISO range of 64 - 12800 but unfortunately, Fujifilm S8400W doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a DSLR-Like camera with a RAW support, consider Fujifilm FinePix S1 or Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR in the same price range.

    Fujifilm S8400W is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Bridge cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Fujifilm S8400W's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Fujifilm S8400W Lens

    Fujifilm S8400W features a 24-1056 mm F2.9-6.5 44× zoom lens. This camera offers exceptional wide angle capacity thanks to 24mm focal length on the wide end and remarkable super telephoto reach at 1056mm.

    Wide Coverage

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    S8400W
    Widest - Samsung WB2200F
    Average
    Telezoom

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    S8400W
    Longest - Nikon P1000
    Average

    With a max aperture of f2.90 at 24mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f6.50.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    S8400W
    Fastest - Sony RX10 III
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    S8400W
    Fastest - Olympus 1
    Average

    S8400W is also equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Fujifilm S8400W's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.



    Fujifilm S8400W LCD and Viewfinder

    Fujifilm S8400W has a Fixed Type 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 460k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    Fujifilm S8400W back view and LCD

    S8400W has a built-in Electronic viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a resolution of 201kdots and coverage of 97%. 97% coverage means that what you see in your viewfinder while shooting will slightly be different from the actual image.

    Fujifilm S8400W Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Thanks to the built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity feature, Fujifilm S8400W lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection.

    You can connect S8400W to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Battery

    Fujifilm S8400W is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 300 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of DSLR-Like type cameras is 353 shots, Fujifilm S8400W has a short battery life for its class so we strongly recommend S8400W owners to buy some extra batteries.

    Battery Life Comparison in Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras

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    Fujifilm HS35EXR with its 600shots is the model with longest battery life among Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Check the comparison of Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm HS35EXR or take a look at Longest Battery Life Bridge cameras list.

    Fujifilm S8400W Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Camera Nikon P500
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    1920 x 1080 220shots No No No
    Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Camera Canon G3 X
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    1920 x 1080 300shots Yes No Yes
    Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Camera Panasonic LS5
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    1280 x 720 160shots No No No
    Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Camera Canon 450D
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    None shots No No No
    Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Camera Olympus TG-310
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    1280 x 720 150shots No No No
    Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Camera Canon 600D
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    1920 x 1080 440shots No No No
    Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Camera Olympus FE-45
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    640 x 480 shots No No No
    Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Camera Fujifilm A150
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    640 x 480 shots No No No

    Fujifilm S8400W Video Features

    With Fujifilm S8400W, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps and save in and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Fujifilm S8400W will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    High-Speed Video

    S8400W features a high speed mode where it captures videos at 480fps which helps to create slow motion videos. If you shoot a video at a frame rate of 480fps and play it back at 24fps, the video will be 20x slower and longer than normal.

    S8400W has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker.
    Fujifilm S8400W doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a DSLR-Like camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR or Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 in a similar price range.

    Fujifilm S8400W Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Fujifilm S8400W can shoot continuously at max speed of 10 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/1700 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately S8400W doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Fujifilm S8400W features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    Fujifilm S8400W PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Fujifilm S8400W review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    Image Stabilization
    Full HD Video
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    12.800 Max ISO
    10.0fps Shooting w/ Mechanical Shutter
    Manual Focusing
    Manual Exposure
    24mm Wide Angle Lens
    1056mm Good Tele Lens
    44.0X Optical Zoom
    3D Shooting Capability
    Panorama Shooting
    480fps High Speed Video
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    CONs
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Touch Screen
    No RAW Shooting
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Only Unknown Focus Points
    Low Screen Resolution ( 460kdots )
    1/1700s Low Max Shutter Speed
    Heavy Body: 670
    No Environmental Sealing
    Slow Lens at Wide: f2.90
    Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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    What type of Photography is Fujifilm S8400W Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Fujifilm S8400W in 5 different photography areas.

    Fujifilm S8400W for Portrait Photography

    Fujifilm S8400W has a score of 36 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theS8400W.
    Image Stabilization
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Manual Focus Mode
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    Average Ergonomics&Handling
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability
    No External Flash Shoe

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm S8400W for Portrait Photography

    Fujifilm S8400W for Street Photography

    Fujifilm S8400W has a score of 61 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Bridge Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Manual Focus Mode
    Live-view
    Image Stabilization
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Medium sized Body
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm S8400W for Street Photography

    Fujifilm S8400W for Sports Photography

    Fujifilm S8400W has a score of 50 for Sports Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Sports is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
    Wireless Connection
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Image Stabilization
    1056 mm Tele Lens
    Average Ergonomics&Handling
    Environmental Sealings
    Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1700s
    Unknown Focus Points
    No External Flash Shoe
    Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm S8400W for Sports Photography

    Fujifilm S8400W for Daily Photography

    Fujifilm S8400W has a score of 52 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    44.0X Optical Zoom
    Medium size Body
    670g
    Body Thickness 116mm
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm S8400W for Daily Photography

    Fujifilm S8400W for Landscape Photography

    Fujifilm S8400W has a score of 29 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theS8400W.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm S8400W for Landscape Photography
    Fujifilm S8400W Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Fujifilm S8400W compares with other DSLR-Like cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Fujifilm S8400W alternatives.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Fujifilm S8400W
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    Does the Fujifilm S8400W have Weather Sealing?
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    Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Fujifilm
    Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
    Announced 2013-03-22
    Body Type SLR-like (bridge)
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Number of Lenses
    Lens Focal Range 24-1056 mm (44×)
    Max Aperture F2.9-6.5
    Macro Focus Range 1cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 3"
    Screen Resolution 460k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Electronic
    Viewfinder Resolution 201k dots
    Viewfinder Coverage 97%
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 8s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/1700s
    Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 7.00 m
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type BSI-CMOS
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 16 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456
    Max Native ISO 12,800
    Min Native ISO 64
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points Unknown
    Number of Cross Focus Points 0
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 670g
    Physical Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm
    Battery Life 300 shots
    Battery Type AA
    Battery Model 4 x AA
    Other Features
    Self Timer n/a
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Storage Slots 1


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