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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Successor is Nikon P310
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
  • Announced July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon S9100
  • Replacement is Nikon S9500
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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon P300 and Nikon S9300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P300 was announced 13 months earlier than the S9300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the P300 grades versus the S9300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Nikon S9300

 P300 S9300 
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Nikon P300

 S9300 P300 
AnnouncedJuly 2012May 2011Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Nikon S9300

 P300 S9300 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the P300 compared to the S9300.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P300 and S9300 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and S9300.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S9300 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older P300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography highlights
27
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P300
Street photography with Nikon S9300
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography features
Nikon S9300 Sports photography features
37
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Travel photography camera
63
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography factors
43
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (200 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging advice
Nikon S9300 Vlogging advice
36
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Nikon S9300
 Nikon Coolpix P300Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-05-31 2012-07-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 6.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 gr (0.42 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 240 shots 200 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $500 $249