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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon L820
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
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon S9100
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9500
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon L810 versus Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was announced 5 months earlier than the S9300 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the L810 grades against the S9300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon S9300

 L810 S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Nikon L810

 S9300 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon S9300

 L810 S9300 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2012Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution921k921kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L810 has got external dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the L810 compared to the S9300.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and S9300 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and S9300.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you should consider the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Nikon S9300
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L810
Street photography with Nikon S9300
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography advice
Nikon S9300 Travel photography advice
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (585mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging advice
Nikon S9300 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Nikon S9300
 Nikon Coolpix L810Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-01 2012-07-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.2 frames per sec 6.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 gr (0.95 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 shots 200 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $249