Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9300
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Released March 2013
(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
- Revealed July 2012
- Replaced the Nikon S9100
- Successor is Nikon S9500

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9300 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8400W was revealed 9 months after the S9300 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades vs the S9300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Nikon Coolpix S9300. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Nikon S9300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Nikon S9300
Fujifilm S8400W | S9300 | |||
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Revealed | March 2013 | ![]() | July 2012 | Newer by 9 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm S8400W
S9300 | Fujifilm S8400W | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon S9300
Fujifilm S8400W | S9300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W provides outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S8400W versus Nikon S9300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the S9300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and S9300 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and S9300.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm S8400W should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Nikon Coolpix S9300 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-03-22 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1056mm (44.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 6.9 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash options | 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 | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 670 gr (1.48 pounds) | 215 gr (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 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 | 300 photographs | 200 photographs |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $300 | $249 |