- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Nikon Coolpix S6300
- Canon Powershot S100
- Nikon Coolpix S9100
- Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
- Canon PowerShot S95
Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Apr, 2012)The Nikon Coolpix S9300 is a stylish new travel-zoom compact camera.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Nikon Coolpix S9300 compared to the Nikon Coolpix S8200
MP15.9
1/2.5"
Rated 76% by by c|net (Mar, 2012)Nikon also added a simple 3D photo mode; take one shot, and move the camera slightly to the right, and it fires off a second shot and combines them into one MPO file for viewing on a 3D display.
15.9 MP
1/2.5"
Rated 100% by by ANON (Dec, 2011)This camera takes amazing pictures i loved it!!!! The zoom can take clear pictures from a couple hundred feet away and looks just as good as close up pictures.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 15.9 MP   | 20 MP |
Coolpix S9300 by Photography Blog (Apr, 2012)Featuring an 18x zoom lens with a focal range of 25-450mm, the Coolpix S9300 has a 16 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor, high-resolution 3-inch screen and 1080p Full HD movies.
Coolpix S8200 by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)Measuring just 32.7mm thick, key features of the S8200 include a 16.1 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor, high resolution 3 inch LCD screen, full 1080p high-definition movies with stereo sound, lens-shift Vibration Reduction, 1cm macro mode, shooting mode dial and a fast auto-focus system, shutter-lag and startup time.
sensor size
Coolpix S9300 by DPReview (Jul, 2012)It features an 18X optical zoom lens, 16 Megapixel CMOS sensor, a high resolution 3-inch LCD display, Full HD video recording and, of course, a GPS receiver.
Coolpix S8200 by c|net (Jan, 2012)Other shooting options include several burst shooting options, including 120fps and 60fps bursts that capture up to 60 shots at VGA and 1-megapixel resolution, respectively, and an HDR (high dynamic range) mode that combines photos taken at different exposures to help bring out highlight and shadow detail.
wide angle lens
Coolpix S9300 by Photography Blog (Apr, 2012)Sporting a back-illuminated 16 megapixel CCD image sensor for low light photography, an 18x, 25mm wide-angle lens with lens-shift vibration reduction, and built-in GPS to track and correlate your photographs, the Coolpix S9300 also offers Full HD video for movie enthusiasts.
Coolpix S8200 by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)These shots of a white coloured wall were taken at a distance of 1.5m. Forced Off - Wide Angle (25mm).
aperture size
Coolpix S9300 by TrustedReviews (Sep, 2012)Maximum aperture is a fairly standard f/3.5 at 25mm, rising incrementally to f/5.9 at 450mm while minimum focus distances start off at 50cm at 25mm, rising to around 1.5m at 450mm.
Coolpix S8200 by Stoney (Jul, 2012)Indeed, according to the specifications (pg 6) the aperture has only 2 positions f3.3 and f6.6 (at the widest zoom), although you don't have a choice even there.
zoom range
| 0x | 18x | 20x |
Coolpix S9300 by J.-Lindner (Sep, 2012)The zoom lens is very powerful, though maximum zoom requires either a tripod or a very stable hand, and the pixel settings allow for well defined detail shots.
Coolpix S8200 by LittleReadBooks--n--More--LittleReadBooks--n--More (Dec, 2011)While I love the idea of the P300s fast 1.8 lens, the P300s zoom range is around 24-100mm, whereas this camera's is 25-300mm, and I really need the zoom more than the fast lens.
body size
109 x 62 x 31 mm
104 x 59 x 33 mm
Coolpix S9300 by Photography Blog (Apr, 2012)The Nikon Coolpix S9300 is a slim 18x optical zoom digital compact camera aimed at the photographer who wants all the latest technologically advanced gadgets in an easy to use package.
Coolpix S8200 by D.-Beal (Jul, 2012)I'm still amazed at the quality and the cool features packed into this sweet little camera.
Performance Real world tests of Nikon Coolpix S9300 vs Nikon Coolpix S8200
battery life
200 photos
250 photos
Coolpix S9300 by c|net (Mar, 2012)The S9300 is powered by a lithium ion rechargeable pack that is rated for 200 shots; that's OK, but keep in mind that using the zoom a lot or the movie and burst-shooting modes will kill battery life faster.
max continuous shooting
Coolpix S9300 by DPReview (Jul, 2012)The camera has numerous burst modes, though most are at lower resolutions.
Coolpix S8200 by Rodney-E.-Fisk--Making-your-life-better-since-1968The rapid fire 10-shot burst works wonderfully.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Coolpix S8200
| Significantly larger zoom range | 18x | vs | 14x |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around 30% larger zoom; Great for sports or nature when your subject is further away | |||
| Create realistic 3D images | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Create 3D photos to view on a 3D TV | |||
| Includes a GPS | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Records the location of your photos automatically | |||
| Shoots high speed video | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Create slow motion video | |||
| Supports HDR | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Combines multiple photos together to capture both bright and dark areas | |||
| Marginally more recently announced | Feb, 2012 | vs | Jul, 2011 |
| Announced date 7 months later | |||
| Thinner | 31 mm | vs | 33 mm |
| Around 10% thinner | |||
Advantages compared to the Coolpix S9300
| Faster lens | f/3.3 | vs | f/3.5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around 10% faster aperture; Better in low light | |||
| Significantly better macro lens | 10 mm | vs | 40 mm |
| 4x closer macro focus; Take great close-up photos | |||
| Significantly more highly reviewed by consumers | 81.06% | vs | 73.79% |
| Around 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| More photos per charge | 250 | vs | 200 |
| 50 more shots; Longer battery life | |||
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 45 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by Retlaw (Apr, 2012) Rated 20% by by eddep (Mar, 2013) Rated 100% by by Jana (Mar, 2013) | Rated by 125 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by alundra (Jul, 2012) Rated 60% by by Rodney-E.-Fisk--Making-your-life-better-since-1968 | |
battery
Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Rated 60% by by Joy (Jun, 2012)I sure hope the battery indicator lights works because the last Nikkon S8200 I had didn't have a working battery indicator.
Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Apr, 2012)There's little we would have liked to see added to the S9300; maybe a slightly better build quality on the appendages such as the battery door and HDMI cover.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 Good benchmarked shot to shot times |
 | 2 | Canon Powershot S100 Best image quality as rated by DXOMark |
 | 3 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 Most shots per battery charge |
 | 7 | Canon PowerShot SX220 HS 2-way tie: Rated the best by consumers |
 | 8 | Nikon Coolpix P310 Fastest lens |
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