Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S32

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S32, both Waterproof cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and S32 (13MP) and the Fujifilm XP130 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XP130 was launched 4 years later than the S32 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S32 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XP130 grades against the S32 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP130 and Nikon Coolpix S32. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP130 Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP130 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Nikon S32 has measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S32 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 against the S32.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP130 and S32 is 91 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP130 and S32.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP130 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm XP130 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP130 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.