Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon P7100

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon P7100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and P7100 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP50 was introduced about the same time to the P7100 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores against the P7100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 & Nikon Coolpix P7100. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery & Nikon P7100 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 has physical measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon P7100 has dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon P7100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the P7100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and P7100 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and P7100.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP50 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm XP50 will give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.