Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9300
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs
Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Revealed January 2013
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed July 2012
- Succeeded the Nikon S9100
- Newer Model is Nikon S9500
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Following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up vs the S9300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Nikon S9300
| Fujifilm S4800 | S9300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | July 2012 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm S4800
| S9300 | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon S9300
| Fujifilm S4800 | S9300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4800 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 compared to the S9300.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4800 and S9300 is 66 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and S9300.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images however you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm S4800 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography info
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography info
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Fujifilm S4800 Street photography features
Nikon S9300 Street photography features
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (518 grams)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (215g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography features
Nikon S9300 Sports photography features
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Fujifilm S4800
Travel photography with Nikon S9300
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (518 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4800
Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Fujifilm S4800 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9300 as a Vlogging camera
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (518 grams)
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2013-01-30 | 2012-07-16 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 6.9fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 518 gr (1.14 lbs) | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 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 | - | 200 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $229 | $249 |