Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S5100

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm XP150 and Nikon S5100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was announced 17 months after the S5100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up against the S5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP150 & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP150 Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP150 comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon S5100 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP150 and Nikon S5100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 vs the S5100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP150 and S5100 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP150 and S5100.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm XP150 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP150 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.