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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-S20
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
  • Announced July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon S9100
  • Replacement is Nikon S9500
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S9300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and S9300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and S9300 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was manufactured 8 years after the S9300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-S10 scores vs the S9300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm X-S10 S9300 
AnnouncedOctober 2020July 2012More modern by 101 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 S9300 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm X-S10 S9300 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S10 features external measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 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).

Examine the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S9300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs the S9300.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S10 and S9300 is 73 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S10 and S9300.

Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S10 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-S10 will render greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-S10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography factors
83
focusing manually
resolution is high (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography factors
Nikon S9300 Street photography factors
75
image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
heavier than competition (465 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Sports photography highlights
86
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography information
Nikon S9300 Travel photography information
76
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (465 grams)
66
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography highlights
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization
resolution is high (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
41
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S10
Vlogging with Nikon S9300
77
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
heavier than competition (465 grams)
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon S9300
 Fujifilm X-S10Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-10-15 2012-07-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 125
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 6.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 grams (1.03 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 325 images 200 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $999 $249