Need space on Iphone, syncing/deleting doesn't free space

Hi everyone!
Desperate!!!
I need space on my Iphone for work + can't update anything anymore. So I synced everything on Icloud, synced on itunes. Despite those steps, here's my problems:
On my iphone: I have 40 pictures but in itunes it stills show that I have 400 pics on my iphone
I've deleted many many apps so I'm down to essentials ones
Musics seems to take a lot of spaces but I'm with Icloud...what else can I do ?
I have a 16gb iphone, that leaves 13.3go available. With the steps done above, I have only 1.7go available. To be able to install the update for IOS 8.1.2, it says I need 4,4go!!!! What the **** is that!
Changing Iphone to a 32 or 64gb is not an option money wise.
Thanks everyone!!!

Hey MelRun,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Updating over the air takes much more room than updating with iTunes, but see if you have any orphaned files taking up space.
If you get a "Not enough free space" alert on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
That discusses syncing, but also how to free up space.
Best,
Nubz

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