Nikon S9300 vs Olympus XZ-1
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![Nikon Coolpix S9300 front Nikon Coolpix S9300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S9300/Nikon-S9300-front.jpg)
![Olympus XZ-1 front Olympus XZ-1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-XZ-1/Olympus-XZ-1-front.jpg)
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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2012
- Previous Model is Nikon S9100
- Newer Model is Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon S9300 and Olympus XZ-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S9300 (16MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the S9300 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
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The S9300 was manufactured 18 months later than the XZ-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S9300 matches up against the XZ-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9300 & Olympus XZ-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S9300 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Olympus XZ-1
S9300 | XZ-1 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 18 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper screen (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Nikon S9300
XZ-1 | S9300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Olympus XZ-1
S9300 | XZ-1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S9300 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9300 features physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S9300 and Olympus XZ-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S9300 compared to the XZ-1.
![Nikon S9300 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison Nikon S9300 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9300-vs-Olympus-XZ-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and XZ-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.
![Nikon S9300 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison Nikon S9300 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9300-vs-Olympus-XZ-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S9300 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and XZ-1.
All in all, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S9300 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon S9300 will give greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer S9300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
![Nikon S9300 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison Nikon S9300 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9300-vs-Olympus-XZ-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S9300 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S9300 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S9300 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9300-vs-Olympus-XZ-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Olympus XZ-1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-07-16 | 2011-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic V |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3664 x 2752 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus range | 4cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.9 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 lb) | 275g (0.61 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 34 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 18.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 117 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | 320 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $249 | $567 |