Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon A1000

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XP60 versus Nikon A1000, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was announced 6 years prior to the A1000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP60 scores versus the A1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP60 & Nikon Coolpix A1000. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP60 Gallery & Nikon A1000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP60 offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP60 versus Nikon A1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 vs the A1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP60 and A1000 is 93 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP60 and A1000.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm XP60 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.