Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S7000

Below is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm XP50 versus Nikon S7000, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the S7000 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was revealed 4 years before the S7000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP50 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S7000 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up versus the S7000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 and Nikon Coolpix S7000. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery and Nikon S7000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 provides external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S7000 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP50 versus Nikon S7000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the S7000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and S7000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and S7000.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S7000 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP50 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.