Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon D3S

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP200 and Nikon D3S, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Pro DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and D3S (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP200 (1/2.3") and D3S (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP200 was manufactured 3 years after the D3S which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XP200 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D3S being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP200 grades vs the D3S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP200 & Nikon D3S. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP200 Gallery & Nikon D3S Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP200 has got outer measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon D3S has sizing of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP200 and Nikon D3S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 against the D3S.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP200 and D3S is 90 and 51 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP200 and D3S.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP200 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm XP200 will show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.