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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9300

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2900HD
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon S9100
  • Later Model is Nikon S9500
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was revealed 3 years before the S9300 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S2800HD scores versus the S9300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Nikon S9300

 S2800HD S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 S9300 S2800HD 
ReleasedJuly 2012February 2010Newer by 29 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon S9300

 S2800HD S9300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD provides outer measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9300 has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S2800HD against the S9300.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and S9300 is 75 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and S9300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S9300 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography details
Nikon S9300 Street photography details
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography details
Nikon S9300 Sports photography details
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Nikon S9300
60
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than average in class (215g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography info
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography info
41
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9300 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon S9300
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDNikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Nikon Coolpix S9300
Alternate name FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-07-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 6.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lb) 215 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $260 $249