Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon P1000

Below is a complete review of the Fujifilm XP120 versus Nikon P1000, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the P1000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP120 grades against the P1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 and Nikon Coolpix P1000. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery and Nikon P1000 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP120 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon P1000 has sizing of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP120 versus Nikon P1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 vs the P1000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP120 and P1000 is 91 and 49 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP120 and P1000.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm XP120 will be behind in sensor innovation.