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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9300
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm SL300 versus Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was announced 6 months later than the S9100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades versus the S9100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm SL300 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Fujifilm SL300

 S9100 Fujifilm SL300 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm SL300 S9100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Nikon S9100 has proportions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL300 versus Nikon S9100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the S9100.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and S9100 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and S9100.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm SL300 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography features
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography features
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
32
you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (214g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography info
Nikon S9100 Sports photography info
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Travel photography highlights
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decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than others (214g)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography advice
41
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9100 Vlogging factors
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (214 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon S9100
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 grams (1.12 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 300 photographs 270 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $329