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Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Announced 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
  • Announced July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon S9100
  • Successor is Nikon S9500
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Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S9300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and S9300 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the S9300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm A150 matches up against the S9300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm A150 S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm A150

 S9300 Fujifilm A150 
AnnouncedJuly 2012February 2009More modern by 41 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm A150 S9300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A150 enjoys outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A150 vs the S9300.

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and S9300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A150 and S9300.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S9300 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A150 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A150
Street photography with Nikon S9300
54
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Sports photography factors
Nikon S9300 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography features
Nikon S9300 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (130g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition in class (215g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography details
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9300 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Nikon S9300
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 dimensions 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
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest 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 screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 6.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $249