Nikon P80 vs Nikon S9300
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Nikon P80 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Refreshed by Nikon P90
(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
- Released July 2012
- Replaced the Nikon S9100
- Updated by Nikon S9500

Nikon P80 vs Nikon S9300 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon P80 and Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and S9300 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The P80 was announced 4 years earlier than the S9300 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the P80 grades against the S9300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon P80 vs Nikon S9300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P80 and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P80 Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Nikon S9300
P80 | S9300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Nikon P80
S9300 | P80 | |||
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Released | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 42 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P80 and Nikon S9300
P80 | S9300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Nikon P80 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P80 features outside measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9300 has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon P80 and Nikon S9300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the P80 versus the S9300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and S9300 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P80 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P80 and S9300.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S9300 to deliver more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon P80 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P80 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P80 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P80 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2012-07-16 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 6.9fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 lb) | 215g (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 200 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $400 | $249 |