Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon P100

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon P100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and P100 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was brought out 6 years after the P100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XP120 grades against the P100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 & Nikon Coolpix P100. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery & Nikon P100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP120 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon P100 has specifications of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 vs the P100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP120 and P100 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP120 and P100.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP120 to resolve more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP120 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.