Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S02

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm XP120 versus Nikon S02, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and S02 (13MP) and the Fujifilm XP120 (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP120 was manufactured 3 years after the S02 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP120 matches up vs the S02 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 & Nikon Coolpix S02. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery & Nikon S02 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP120 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon S02 has measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP120 versus Nikon S02 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 versus the S02.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP120 and S02 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP120 and S02.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP120 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm XP120 will produce more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP120 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.