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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S9300

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Older 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
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon S9100
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9500
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and S9300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was unveiled 6 months after the S9300 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores against the S9300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR S9300 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 S9300 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR S9300 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2012Similar generation
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides external dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon S9300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the S9300.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and S9300 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and S9300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon S9300
56
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography advice
Nikon S9300 Street photography advice
53
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than competitors (808g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (215g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography factors
Nikon S9300 Sports photography factors
62
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
sensor is small (1/2")
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Travel photography with Nikon S9300
56
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (808 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (215 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Vlogging with Nikon S9300
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (808g)
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon S9300
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRNikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Nikon Coolpix S9300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-07-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
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
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808 gr (1.78 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 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 500 shots 200 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $500 $249