Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9300
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced July 2012
- Replaced the Nikon S9100
- Renewed by Nikon S9500

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9300 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S9900w was released 2 years later than the S9300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up against the S9300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Nikon S9300
Fujifilm S9900w | S9300 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2012 | Fresher by 31 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm S9900w
S9300 | Fujifilm S9900w | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon S9300
Fujifilm S9900w | S9300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9900w enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the S9300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and S9300 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9900w and S9300.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos though you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm S9900w should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9300 Specifications
Fujifilm S9900w | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm S9900w | Nikon Coolpix S9300 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-01-14 | 2012-07-16 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 surface 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 | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 6.9 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 670 gr (1.48 lbs) | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) |
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 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 pictures | 200 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $719 | $249 |