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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S9300

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
Nikon S9300
(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
  • Released July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9100
  • New Model is Nikon S9500
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and S9300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was announced 12 months earlier than the S9300 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the S9300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm F550 EXR S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 S9300 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
ReleasedJuly 2012July 2011More recent by 12 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm F550 EXR S9300 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S9300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the S9300.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S9300 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and S9300.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same MP but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography information
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography information
39
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography factors
Nikon S9300 Street photography factors
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (215g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Sports photography with Nikon S9300
52
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average in class (215g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography features
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography features
49
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
missing Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (200 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging features
Nikon S9300 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon S9300
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRNikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Nikon Coolpix S9300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2012-07-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor 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 speed 8.0 frames/s 6.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVI MPEG4 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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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 rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $450 $249