Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon P510

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X100 and Nikon P510, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and P510 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) and P510 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X100 was released 13 months before the P510 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X100 matches up against the P510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix X100 and Nikon Coolpix P510. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X100 Gallery and Nikon P510 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100 has outer dimensions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Nikon P510 has dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X100 and Nikon P510 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X100 against the P510.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100 and P510 is 80 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100 and P510.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon P510 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100 will be behind in sensor tech.