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Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm S9400W Comparison

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Nikon P300

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm S9400W Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Nikon P300, which was introduced in May 2011 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Fujifilm S9400W, which was introduced in January 2014 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, P300 is 3 years older than S9400W. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S9400W before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P300 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-05-31
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • 24-100 mm F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 7.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • 189g. 103 x 58 x 32 mm

Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-01-06
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 201k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 670g. 123 x 87 x 116 mm

Nikon P300 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix P310. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix P310 vs Nikon Coolpix P300
Nikon Coolpix P310 vs Fujifilm FinePix S9400W

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S9400W compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P300 over Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
LCD Resolution
922k dots vs 460k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1700s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
189 g vs 670 g 481 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 2.90 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.90 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
2.34µm2 vs 1.76µm2 32% larger pixel area
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Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix S9400W over Nikon Coolpix P300
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 7.0fps 3 fps faster
Battery Life
500 shots vs 240 shots 260 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 100mm 1100 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
50× vs 4.2× more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage
7.0m vs 6.5m 0.5m longer range
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm S9400W: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S9400W side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P300 has external dimensions of 103 x 58 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.26″) and weighs 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm S9400W has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57″) and weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S9400W. Nikon P300 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 20mm narrower, 29mm shorter and 84mm thinner than Fujifilm S9400W.

Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm S9400W Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S9400W Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S9400W.

Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm S9400W Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S9400W Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S9400W.
Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm S9400W Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S9400W Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon P300 is significantly lighter (481g ) than the Fujifilm S9400W which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Bridge Cameras

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix P300 nor Fujifilm FinePix S9400W provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S9400W's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm S9400W: Sensor Comparison

Nikon P300 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm S9400W has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the P300 and S9400W sensor size comparison.

Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S9400W Cameras


Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S9400W have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Nikon P300 has 32% larger pixel area compared to Fujifilm S9400W, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm S9400W Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon P300 features a 24-100 mm F1.8-4.9 4.2× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm S9400W features a 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 50× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Nikon P300 is faster than Fujifilm S9400W at this focal length. On the tele end, Fujifilm S9400W has 1100mm longer telezoom reach than the Nikon P300. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Nikon P300 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

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Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
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Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

P300
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Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

P300
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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S9400W Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S9400W for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon P300 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm S9400W for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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Nikon P300 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm S9400W for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Nikon P300 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm S9400W for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Wireless Connection
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1700s
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Nikon P300 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm S9400W for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
189g
4.2X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
670g
Body Thickness 116mm
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Nikon P300 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm S9400W for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm S9400W: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S9400W, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S9400W scores compare:

Nikon P300
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #176 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #779 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Fujifilm S9400W
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #69 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #663 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Fujifilm S9400W is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon P300 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Nikon P300. Otherwise, Fujifilm S9400W is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon P300 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix P300 Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Brand Nikon Fujifilm
Announced 2011-05-31 2014-01-06
Body Type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 160 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-100 mm (4.2×) 24-1200 mm (50×)
Max Aperture F1.8-4.9 F2.9-6.5
Macro Focus Range 3cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 201k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 97%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/1700s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.50 m 7.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 189g 670g
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm 123 x 87 x 116mm
Battery Life 240 shots 500 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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