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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
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Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(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
  • Revealed January 2015
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
  • Superseded the Nikon S9100
  • Replacement is Nikon S9500
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S9800 versus Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was manufactured 2 years later than the S9300 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up against the S9300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm S9800 S9300 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2012More recent by 31 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm S9800

 S9300 Fujifilm S9800 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm S9800 S9300 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9800 has physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 vs the S9300.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and S9300 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9800 and S9300.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm S9800 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography information
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography information
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9800
Sports photography with Nikon S9300
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography information
Nikon S9300 Travel photography information
57
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than competition in class (215g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography factors
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging info
Nikon S9300 Vlogging info
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of mic support
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon S9300
 Fujifilm S9800Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm S9800 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-14 2012-07-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 6.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 215 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical 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 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 300 shots 200 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $249