Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon D200

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XP130 and Nikon D200, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and D200 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP130 (1/2.3") and D200 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XP130 was announced 12 years after the D200 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D200 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP130 scores versus the D200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP130 and Nikon D200. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP130 Gallery and Nikon D200 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP130 comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Nikon D200 has proportions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 compared to the D200.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and D200 is 91 and 55 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP130 and D200.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP130 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm XP130 will provide more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP130 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.