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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9100
  • New Model is Nikon S9500
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and S9300 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was introduced 4 years prior to the S9300 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the S9300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm Z30 S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm Z30

 S9300 Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedJuly 2012February 2009More modern by 41 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm Z30 S9300 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 features outer measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the S9300.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and S9300 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and S9300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S9300 to deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography information
Nikon S9300 Street photography information
55
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (110g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography information
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography information
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9300 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon S9300
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-17 2012-07-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 6.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 - 200 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $150 $249