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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9300

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(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
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
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon S9100
  • Successor is Nikon S9500
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm S8400W S9300 
RevealedMarch 2013July 2012Newer by 9 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 S9300 Fujifilm S8400W 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm S8400W S9300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography advice
Nikon S9300 Street photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (670 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography information
Nikon S9300 Sports photography information
53
incredible zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography details
Nikon S9300 Travel photography details
52
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1056mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography info
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography info
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging information
Nikon S9300 Vlogging information
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (670g)
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon S9300
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WNikon Coolpix S9300
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