Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon AW100

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm XP60 versus Nikon AW100, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and the AW100 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was brought out 23 months later than the AW100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP60 scores vs the AW100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP60 & Nikon Coolpix AW100. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP60 Gallery & Nikon AW100 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP60 provides outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW100 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP60 versus Nikon AW100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 and the AW100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP60 and AW100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP60 and AW100.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos however you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm XP60 should have an edge in sensor technology.