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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9300

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(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
Nikon S9300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm S9900w S9300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2012Fresher by 31 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 S9300 Fujifilm S9900w 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm S9900w S9300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Street photography with Nikon S9300
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (670g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography details
Nikon S9300 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Travel photography camera
60
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competition (215g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (200 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography info
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging information
Nikon S9300 Vlogging information
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decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon S9300
 Fujifilm S9900wNikon Coolpix S9300
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