FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon P7100

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the FujiFilm XP10 versus Nikon P7100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the XP10 (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizing.

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The XP10 was released 24 months earlier than the P7100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the XP10 scores vs the P7100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix XP10 and Nikon Coolpix P7100. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm XP10 Gallery and Nikon P7100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm XP10 has physical measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7100 has measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm XP10 versus Nikon P7100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the XP10 and the P7100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and P7100 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the XP10 and P7100.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XP10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the FujiFilm XP10 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged XP10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.