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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(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
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
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon S9100
  • New Model is Nikon S9500
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm A100 S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm A100

 S9300 Fujifilm A100 
IntroducedJuly 2012February 2009More modern by 41 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm A100 S9300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

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

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography info
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography features
Nikon S9300 Street photography features
54
lighter than competition (124 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography features
Nikon S9300 Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition (124g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging information
Nikon S9300 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (124g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Nikon S9300
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Nikon Coolpix S9300
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