Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung WB700

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm XP120 versus Samsung WB700, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was manufactured 6 years later than the WB700 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP120 grades vs the WB700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 and Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP120 features external 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 Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 and the WB700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP120 and WB700 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP120 and WB700.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm XP120 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP120 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.