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Nikon S9100 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon S9100 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon S9300
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
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon S9100
  • New Model is Nikon S9500
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Nikon S9100 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon S9100 vs Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was launched 12 months earlier than the S9300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S9100 grades vs the S9300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon S9300

 S9100 S9300 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Nikon S9100

 S9300 S9100 
IntroducedJuly 2012July 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Nikon S9300

 S9100 S9300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon S9100 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9100 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S9100 versus the S9300.

Nikon S9100 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9100 and S9300 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and S9300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S9300 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged S9100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S9100 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 Portrait photography details
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography details
32
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography advice
Nikon S9300 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9100
Sports photography with Nikon S9300
36
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 Travel photography details
Nikon S9300 Travel photography details
61
lighter than competition (214g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (270 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition in class (215g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography factors
39
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (270 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging advice
Nikon S9300 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (214g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon S9100 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Nikon S9300
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9100 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-07-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 160 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 6.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye 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 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 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 270 shots 200 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $329 $249