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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9100

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9300
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and S9100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was released 12 months earlier than the S9100 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the F300EXR scores vs the S9100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon S9100

 F300EXR S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 S9100 F300EXR 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2010More modern by 12 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S9100

 F300EXR S9100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has proportions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the F300EXR against the S9100.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and S9100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and S9100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The F300EXR contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more aged F300EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
32
you can focus manually
has face detect focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Sports photography camera
34
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Nikon S9100
63
lighter than competition (215 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than competitors (214g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (270 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
39
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (270 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9100 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (214g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S9100
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRNikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Nikon Coolpix S9100
Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-21 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 270 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $329