Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P7800

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon P7800, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XP30 was revealed 3 years before the P7800 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up against the P7800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 has got external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7800 has dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon P7800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the P7800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and P7800 is 94 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and P7800.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm XP30 will offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.