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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Launched July 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon S9100
  • Replacement is Nikon S9500
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm JZ100 and 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 JZ100 (14MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was launched 6 months earlier than the S9300 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up versus the S9300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm JZ100 S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 S9300 Fujifilm JZ100 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm JZ100 S9300 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2012Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S9300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 against the S9300.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and S9300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and S9300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9300 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Portrait photography with Nikon S9300
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography features
Nikon S9300 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Sports photography with Nikon S9300
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography factors
Nikon S9300 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than competitors (215g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery life (200 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography information
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography information
37
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (200 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9300 Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S9300
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-07-16
Body design 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 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 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 6.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129g (0.28 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" 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 - 200 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $190 $249