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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9300

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
Nikon S9300
(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
  • Announced July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon S9100
  • Replacement is Nikon S9500
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was brought out 18 months after the S9300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up versus the S9300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm S9400W S9300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2012Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 S9300 Fujifilm S9400W 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm S9400W S9300 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9400W enjoys 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) whilst the Nikon S9300 has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W compared to the S9300.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and S9300 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9400W and S9300.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photos however you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm S9400W will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography advice
Nikon S9300 Street photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Sports photography with Nikon S9300
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography advice
Nikon S9300 Travel photography advice
54
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography highlights
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging factors
Nikon S9300 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon S9300
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WNikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Nikon Coolpix S9300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2012-07-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 6.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 215 grams (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 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 500 photographs 200 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $330 $249