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Nikon S9100 vs Nikon W300

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Nikon S9100 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • New Model is Nikon S9300
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Nikon S9100 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S9100 vs Nikon W300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and W300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the W300 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S9100 grades against the W300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon W300

 S9100 W300 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Nikon S9100

 W300 S9100 
LaunchedMay 2017July 2011More modern by 71 months

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Nikon W300

 S9100 W300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S9100 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9100 offers outside dimensions 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 W300 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S9100 vs the W300.

Nikon S9100 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and W300 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9100 and W300.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon W300 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S9100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9100 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon W300 Portrait photography highlights
33
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography information
Nikon W300 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography details
Nikon W300 Sports photography details
36
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 Travel photography info
Nikon W300 Travel photography info
61
lighter than competition (214g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (270 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
73
environment proof
supports bluetooth
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
Landscape photography with Nikon W300
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
48
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging features
Nikon W300 Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (214g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Nikon S9100 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Nikon W300
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9100 Nikon Coolpix W300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-19 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 lbs) 231g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 270 images 280 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $329 $387