Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S8200

Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S8200, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was released within a month of the S8200 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up against the S8200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the S8200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and S8200 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and S8200.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S8200 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.