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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Replaced the Nikon S9100
  • Successor is Nikon S9500
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was launched 6 months prior to the S9300 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores against the S9300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm S4200 S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm S4200

 S9300 Fujifilm S4200 
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm S4200 S9300 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4200 offers outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon S9300 in the latest 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 choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 against the S9300.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and S9300 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and S9300.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S9300 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (543g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (215g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Travel photography camera
54
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (543 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition (215 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography information
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography information
41
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging details
Nikon S9300 Vlogging details
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (543g)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon S9300
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-07-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 6.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 H.264, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 grams (1.20 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 photographs 200 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $249