Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S8000

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S8000, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was brought out 2 years after the S8000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP200 grades versus the S8000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP200 & Nikon Coolpix S8000. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP200 Gallery & Nikon S8000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP200 enjoys physical dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon S8000 has dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S8000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 vs the S8000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP200 and S8000 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP200 and S8000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP200 to render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.