Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon S9300
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon S9300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Nikon S9300
Fujifilm S4200 | S9300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm S4200
S9300 | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon S9300
Fujifilm S4200 | S9300 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2012 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | |
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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 |