Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S3700

Below is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm XP130 and Nikon S3700, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and the S3700 (20MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was revealed 3 years later than the S3700 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP130 scores vs the S3700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP130 and Nikon Coolpix S3700. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XP130 Gallery and Nikon S3700 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP130 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Nikon S3700 has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP130 and Nikon S3700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 compared to the S3700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and S3700 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP130 and S3700.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S3700 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP130 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.