Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S32

The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm XP120 versus Nikon S32, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and S32 (13MP) and the Fujifilm XP120 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP120 was revealed 2 years after the S32 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S32 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XP120 scores against the S32 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 and Nikon Coolpix S32. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP120 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon S32 has measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP120 versus Nikon S32 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 versus the S32.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP120 and S32 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP120 and S32.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP120 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm XP120 will give you greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP120 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.