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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X20
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
  • Released July 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon S9100
  • New Model is Nikon S9500
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon S9300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and S9300 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X10 was brought out very close to the S9300 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X10 grades versus the S9300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm X10 S9300 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm X10

 S9300 Fujifilm X10 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon S9300

 Fujifilm X10 S9300 
ReleasedJuly 2012July 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while 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 out the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon S9300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and the S9300.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and S9300 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and S9300.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon S9300 will produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X10
Portrait photography with Nikon S9300
49
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
34
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (350g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (215 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography information
Nikon S9300 Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (270 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography advice
Nikon S9300 Travel photography advice
60
better than average battery life (270 shots)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (350g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than others (215 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography details
55
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X10
Vlogging with Nikon S9300
32
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (350g)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Nikon S9300
 Fujifilm X10Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X10 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-07-11 2012-07-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 6.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 350g (0.77 pounds) 215g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots 200 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $600 $249