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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix XP11
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP30
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9100
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9500
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The XP10 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the S9300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the XP10 matches up vs the S9300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Nikon S9300

 XP10 S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the FujiFilm XP10

 S9300 XP10 
RevealedJuly 2012February 2010More recent by 29 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon S9300

 XP10 S9300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm XP10 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the XP10 vs the S9300.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and S9300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the XP10 and S9300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S9300 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older XP10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography advice
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Street photography camera
59
environment sealing
lighter than average (135g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography features
Nikon S9300 Sports photography features
29
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography factors
Nikon S9300 Travel photography factors
59
lighter than average (135g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
66
lighter than competition in class (215g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (200 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography highlights
27
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
40
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9300 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (135g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon S9300
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Also called as FinePix XP11 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-07-16
Physical type Compact 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 6.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 135g (0.30 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $175 $249