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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9300

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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
  • Released July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9100
  • Later Model is Nikon S9500
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and S9300 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was introduced 6 months later than the S9300 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR 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 overview of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up versus the S9300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm HS35EXR S9300 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 S9300 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm HS35EXR S9300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2012Same generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Nikon S9300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the S9300.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and S9300 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and S9300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography info
Nikon S9300 Street photography info
55
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sports photography with Nikon S9300
55
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (600 shots)
sensor is small (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Travel photography camera
53
good battery (600 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
good battery (600 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Vlogging with Nikon S9300
25
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon S9300
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRNikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Nikon Coolpix S9300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-07-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 6.9 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
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 Overall 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 600 images 200 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $380 $249