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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9300

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2009
Nikon S9300
(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
  • Announced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9100
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9500
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon S1000pj versus Nikon S9300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was launched 3 years earlier than the S9300 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S1000pj matches up vs the S9300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Nikon S9300

 S1000pj S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Nikon S1000pj

 S9300 S1000pj 
AnnouncedJuly 2012August 2009More recent by 35 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S9300

 S1000pj S9300 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1000pj has got outside measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S1000pj versus Nikon S9300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1000pj and the S9300.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and S9300 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1000pj and S9300.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S9300 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older S1000pj is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
Portrait photography with Nikon S9300
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no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography details
Nikon S9300 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography advice
Nikon S9300 Sports photography advice
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography information
Nikon S9300 Travel photography information
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than average in class (215g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery power (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9300 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S9300
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjNikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Nikon Coolpix S9300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-04 2012-07-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 6.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 - 200 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $289 $249