Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S70

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon S70, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and S70 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was revealed 7 years later than the S70 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XP120 grades versus the S70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 and Nikon Coolpix S70. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery and Nikon S70 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP120 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon S70 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon S70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 against the S70.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP120 and S70 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP120 and S70.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP120 to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP120 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.