Canon S100 vs Fujifilm XP80

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon S100 and Fujifilm XP80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XP80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The S100 was introduced 4 years prior to the Fujifilm XP80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S100 grades vs the Fujifilm XP80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S100 and Fujifilm XP80. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery and Fujifilm XP80 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S100 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP80 has dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S100 and Fujifilm XP80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S100 and the Fujifilm XP80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and Fujifilm XP80 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and Fujifilm XP80.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S100 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm XP80 will produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older S100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.