Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S31

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S31, both Waterproof cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and S31 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XP50 was launched 17 months before the S31 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores versus the S31 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 & Nikon Coolpix S31. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery & Nikon S31 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S31 has sizing of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S31 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the S31.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and S31 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and S31.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP50 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm XP50 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.