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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(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
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
  • Old Model is Nikon S9100
  • Replacement is Nikon S9500
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm S1 S9300 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2012More modern by 18 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm S1

 S9300 Fujifilm S1 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm S1 S9300 
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography information
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography information
56
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography information
Nikon S9300 Street photography information
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (680 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
Sports photography with Nikon S9300
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (350 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography factors
Nikon S9300 Travel photography factors
63
good battery (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than others (680 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography details
58
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9300 as a Vlogging camera
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (680 grams)
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Nikon S9300
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Nikon Coolpix S9300
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
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