Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9300
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
- Revealed January 2014
(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
- Old Model is Nikon S9100
- Replacement is Nikon S9500

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9300 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S1 versus Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S1 was introduced 18 months after the S9300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S1 scores against the S9300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Nikon S9300
Fujifilm S1 | S9300 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2012 | More modern by 18 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm S1
S9300 | Fujifilm S1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon S9300
Fujifilm S1 | S9300 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 has physical dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S1 versus Nikon S9300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the S9300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and S9300 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and S9300.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm S1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2012-07-16 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 6.9 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 680g (1.50 lb) | 215g (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 350 images | 200 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-85 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $400 | $249 |