FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S9300

Following is a complete overview of the FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and S9300 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was manufactured 24 months before the S9300 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the HS10 matches up versus the S9300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS10 features exterior measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon S9300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the HS10 and the S9300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and S9300 is 60 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and S9300.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S9300 to render more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HS10 will be behind in sensor technology.