Nikon S100 vs Nikon S9300

Let's look closer at the Nikon S100 and Nikon S9300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S100 was unveiled 10 months before the S9300 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S100 scores vs the S9300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Nikon Coolpix S9300. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S100 Gallery & Nikon S9300 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S100 has outside measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S100 and Nikon S9300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S100 and the S9300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and S9300 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and S9300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older S100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.