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Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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
  • Superseded the Nikon S9100
  • Updated by Nikon S9500
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm JX370 versus Nikon S9300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was manufactured 11 months before the S9300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores against the S9300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm JX370 S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm JX370

 S9300 Fujifilm JX370 
RevealedJuly 2012August 2011Fresher by 11 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm JX370 S9300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX370 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9300 has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX370 versus Nikon S9300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 compared to the S9300.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and S9300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX370 and S9300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S9300 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX370 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography details
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography details
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (124 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography factors
Nikon S9300 Sports photography factors
31
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography advice
Nikon S9300 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than others (124g)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (190 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than average in class (215g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX370
Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
32
quite wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (190 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging details
Nikon S9300 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than others (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Nikon S9300
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-11 2012-07-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1800s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 6.9 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 photos 200 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $159 $249