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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP80
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9100
  • Updated by Nikon S9500
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was revealed 18 months later than the S9300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades versus the S9300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm XP70 S9300 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2012More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm XP70

 S9300 Fujifilm XP70 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm XP70 S9300 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs the S9300.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and S9300 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and S9300.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photos although you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm XP70 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography information
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography information
35
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography factors
Nikon S9300 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (215g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition (215g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP70
Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9300 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon S9300
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2012-07-16
Physical type Compact 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 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 Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 6.9 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 photos 200 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $199 $249