Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9300
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs
Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Revealed January 2011
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Launched July 2012
- Replaced the Nikon S9100
- Replacement is Nikon S9500
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Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and S9300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
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Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades against the S9300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Nikon Coolpix S9300. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Nikon S9300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Nikon S9300
| Fujifilm F500 EXR | S9300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
| S9300 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 18 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon S9300
| Fujifilm F500 EXR | S9300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9300 has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Nikon S9300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the S9300.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S9300 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S9300.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography details
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography details
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography information
Nikon S9300 Sports photography information
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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lighter than others (215 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Landscape photography camera
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging information
Nikon S9300 Vlogging information
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Nikon Coolpix S9300 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-07-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXR | - |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| 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 | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 6.9 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.20 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lbs) | 215 grams (0.47 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 shots |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-50 | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $430 | $249 |