Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3000

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and S3000 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was launched 7 years after the S3000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP120 grades vs the S3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 and Nikon Coolpix S3000. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery and Nikon S3000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP120 has outside measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3000 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 against the S3000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP120 and S3000 is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP120 and S3000.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm XP120 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP120 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.