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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon S9100
  • Updated by Nikon S9500
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S3300 versus Nikon S9300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was manufactured 5 months prior to the S9300 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S3300 scores versus the S9300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon S9300

 S3300 S9300 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Nikon S3300

 S9300 S3300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Nikon S9300

 S3300 S9300 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S3300 versus the S9300.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and S9300 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and S9300.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3300
Travel photography with Nikon S9300
66
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average (215 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography features
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography features
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9300 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Nikon S9300
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2012-07-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 215 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 shots 200 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $99 $249