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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon S9100
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9500
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm S8200 versus Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was launched 6 months after the S9300 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up against the S9300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm S8200 S9300 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm S8200

 S9300 Fujifilm S8200 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm S8200 S9300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8200 enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9300 has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8200 versus Nikon S9300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 against the S9300.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and S9300 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and S9300.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files though you may want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography information
Nikon S9300 Street photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Sports photography camera
50
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography advice
Nikon S9300 Travel photography advice
52
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than competition in class (215g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8200
Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9300 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (670g)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Nikon S9300
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-07-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 6.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 215 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 - 200 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $450 $249