Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon P7000

Below is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon P7000, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and P7000 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP60 (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XP60 was launched 2 years later than the P7000 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XP60 matches up vs the P7000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP60 and Nikon Coolpix P7000. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP60 Gallery and Nikon P7000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP60 has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon P7000 has proportions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 versus the P7000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP60 and P7000 is 93 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP60 and P7000.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP60 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm XP60 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP60 should have a benefit in sensor tech.