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Nikon B600 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon B600 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Released January 2019
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Superseded the Nikon S9100
  • Replacement is Nikon S9500
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon B600 and Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B600 was unveiled 6 years later than the S9300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the B600 scores against the S9300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Nikon S9300

 B600 S9300 
ReleasedJanuary 2019July 2012Fresher by 80 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Nikon B600

 S9300 B600 

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Nikon S9300

 B600 S9300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution921k921kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon B600 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B600 comes with outer dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the B600 against the S9300.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the B600 and S9300 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the B600 and S9300.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer B600 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography advice
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (500g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9300 Sports photography advice
46
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (280 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Travel photography camera
53
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (280 per charge)
more heavy than competition (500 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon B600
Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
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rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (280 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon B600
Vlogging with Nikon S9300
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (500 grams)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Nikon S9300
 Nikon Coolpix B600Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-01-18 2012-07-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 6.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 gr (1.10 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 280 pictures 200 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
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