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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9300

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9100
  • Later Model is Nikon S9500
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and S9300 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was announced 6 months prior to the S9300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades vs the S9300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm HS30EXR S9300 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 S9300 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm HS30EXR S9300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2012Similar generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the S9300.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and S9300 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and S9300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR includes the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon S9300
55
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography details
Nikon S9300 Street photography details
55
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography features
Nikon S9300 Sports photography features
52
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Travel photography with Nikon S9300
51
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
51
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
missing Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging information
Nikon S9300 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon S9300
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRNikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Nikon Coolpix S9300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2012-07-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 6.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $430 $249