Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9300
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 & Nikon Coolpix S9300. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery & Nikon S9300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Nikon S9300
Fujifilm XP70 | S9300 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2012 | More recent by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm XP70
S9300 | Fujifilm XP70 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon S9300
Fujifilm XP70 | S9300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | |
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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 |