Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S9300

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and S9300 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was revealed 7 months earlier than the S9300 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades vs the S9300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S1 & Nikon Coolpix S9300. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Nikon S9300 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 provides exterior dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Nikon S9300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the S9300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and S9300 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and S9300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S9300 will produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 will be behind in sensor tech.