Pentax K-r vs Fujifilm S8400W

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Pentax K-r vs Fujifilm S8400W

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APS-C 369.7mm²
12.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-r Review.
See real-world photos taken with the K-r.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 1056.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm S8400W Review.

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Differences

Pentax K-r advantages over Fujifilm S8400W

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.53 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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

470 vs 300 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
68 mm vs 116 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More dots on screen
921k vs 460k 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
30 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/1700 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm S8400W advantages over Pentax K-r

Less expensive
$350 vs $850 (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
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More pixels
16.0 vs 12.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

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.

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
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 Nikon D3000

Pentax K-r

Nikon D3000

$850
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$450
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Pentax K-r vs Nikon D3000

Fujifilm S8400W

Nikon D3000

$239
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon D3000

Compared to Pentax K-x

Pentax K-r

Pentax K-x

$850
APS-C

Fast startup
External Mic Jack

$702
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

Compare Pentax K-r vs Pentax K-x

Fujifilm S8400W

Pentax K-x

$239
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$702
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax K-x

Compared to Nikon D3100

Pentax K-r

Nikon D3100

$850
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

Compare Pentax K-r vs Nikon D3100

Fujifilm S8400W

Nikon D3100

$239
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon D3100

Compared to Fujifilm S8300

Pentax K-r

Fujifilm S8300

$850
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
HDMI out

Compare Pentax K-r vs Fujifilm S8300

Fujifilm S8400W

Fujifilm S8300

$239
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$329
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
Shoots 1080p video

Compare Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S8300

Compared to Fujifilm S9200

Pentax K-r

Fujifilm S9200

$850
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$215
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-r vs Fujifilm S9200

Fujifilm S8400W

Fujifilm S9200

$239
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi

$215
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
Shoots 60p video

Compare Fujifilm S8400W vs Fujifilm S9200

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