Our quick take

Nikon Coolpix S9300 - 3.0 / 5

Big zoom, compact size

Performance: up to scratch?

16MP: a step too far?

To recap

The S9300 isn’t a bad camera. But then it’s not a great one either, simply because the strength of the competition leaves it in the dust. No manual modes, a shorter zoom than the competition, limited battery life and poorer image quality than its predecessor are all points to consider. It just doesn’t quite come together. Fine in isolation, but hard to recommend above what else is out there.