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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon S9100
  • Successor is Nikon S9500
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was announced 6 months later than the S9300 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades versus the S9300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm S8300 S9300 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm S8300

 S9300 Fujifilm S8300 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm S8300 S9300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 provides physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the S9300.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and S9300 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and S9300.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files but you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography information
Nikon S9300 Street photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (670g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (215g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography info
Nikon S9300 Sports photography info
53
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography info
Nikon S9300 Travel photography info
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good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than others (215 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging information
Nikon S9300 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon S9300
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2012-07-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/7000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 6.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - 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 (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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 670g (1.48 pounds) 215g (0.47 pounds)
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 Overall 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $249