• 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm Z900EXR advantages over Nikon S5300

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 220 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    12.0 fps vs 8.6 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Nikon S5300 advantages over Fujifilm Z900EXR

  • Less expensive
    $180 vs $280 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    200 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm Z700EXR

Fujifilm Z900EXR
Fujifilm Z700EXR
  • $120
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
Nikon S5300
Fujifilm Z700EXR
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 24p video

Compared to Fujifilm Z800EXR

Fujifilm Z900EXR
Fujifilm Z800EXR
  • $120
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out
  • $156
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
Nikon S5300
Fujifilm Z800EXR
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $156
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 24p video

Compared to Fujifilm Z90

Fujifilm Z900EXR
Fujifilm Z90
  • $120
  • 1/2 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Nikon S5300
Fujifilm Z90
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Nikon S5200

Fujifilm Z900EXR
Nikon S5200
  • $120
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Nikon S5300
Nikon S5200
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • Faster shutter

Compared to Canon 340 HS

Fujifilm Z900EXR
Canon 340 HS
  • $120
  • 1/2 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Nikon S5300
Canon 340 HS
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
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