Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon D5300

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon D5300, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and D5300 (24MP) and the Fujifilm XP60 (1/2.3") and D5300 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XP60 was released 7 months earlier than the D5300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP60 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XP60 matches up versus the D5300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP60 & Nikon D5300. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XP60 Gallery & Nikon D5300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP60 enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Nikon D5300 has proportions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 against the D5300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP60 and D5300 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP60 and D5300.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP60 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon D5300 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP60 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.