Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S1000pj

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm XP200 versus Nikon S1000pj, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and S1000pj (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was manufactured 3 years after the S1000pj which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XP200 grades against the S1000pj in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP200 and Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP200 Gallery and Nikon S1000pj Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP200 offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1000pj has dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP200 versus Nikon S1000pj in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 vs the S1000pj.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP200 and S1000pj is 90 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP200 and S1000pj.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP200 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP200 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.