Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon P340

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XP150 versus Nikon P340, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the P340 (12MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm XP150 (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP150 was released 3 years prior to the P340 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP150 scores against the P340 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP150 & Nikon Coolpix P340. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP150 Gallery & Nikon P340 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP150 offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon P340 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP150 versus Nikon P340 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 compared to the P340.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and P340 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP150 and P340.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP150 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm XP150 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP150 will be behind in sensor innovation.