Pentax K-7 vs Fujifilm S9400W

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Pentax K-7 vs Fujifilm S9400W

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-7 Review.
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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm S9400W Review.

Succeeded by the Pentax K-5
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm S9900W
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Differences

Pentax K-7 advantages over Fujifilm S9400W

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.07 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

740 vs 500 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
73 mm vs 116 mm
Thinner
More dots on screen
921k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Longer exposure
30 vs 8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
20 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/1700 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Fujifilm S9400W advantages over Pentax K-7

Less expensive
$350 vs $1300 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Newer
11 years vs 15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A380

Pentax K-7

Sony DSLR-A380

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Longer stills battery life

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Sony DSLR-A380

Fujifilm S9400W

Sony DSLR-A380

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Canon T2i

Pentax K-7

Canon T2i

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$692
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Canon T2i

Fujifilm S9400W

Canon T2i

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$692
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Sony A55

Pentax K-7

Sony A55

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$734
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Sony A55

Fujifilm S9400W

Sony A55

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$734
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Fujifilm S8300

Pentax K-7

Fujifilm S8300

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 1080p video

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Fujifilm S8300

Fujifilm S9400W

Fujifilm S8300

$330
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$329
1/2.3 inch

Shoots 1080p video

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Compared to Fujifilm S1

Pentax K-7

Fujifilm S1

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$349
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Fujifilm S1

Fujifilm S9400W

Fujifilm S1

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$349
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

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