Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9300
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2009
(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
- Introduced July 2012
- Old Model is Nikon S9100
- New Model is Nikon S9500

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9300 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm A100 versus Nikon S9300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and S9300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm A100 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the S9300 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up against the S9300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A100 & Nikon Coolpix S9300. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A100 Gallery & Nikon S9300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Nikon S9300
Fujifilm A100 | S9300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm A100
S9300 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 41 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon S9300
Fujifilm A100 | S9300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 features exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm A100 versus Nikon S9300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the S9300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and S9300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and S9300.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S9300 to produce more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-02-04 | 2012-07-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.9 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124 grams (0.27 pounds) | 215 grams (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 200 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $0 | $249 |