Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon D6

The following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm XP60 versus Nikon D6, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and D6 (21MP) and the Fujifilm XP60 (1/2.3") and D6 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP60 was released 7 years before the D6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP60 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XP60 matches up vs the D6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP60 & Nikon D6. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP60 Gallery & Nikon D6 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP60 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon D6 has dimensions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") and a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP60 versus Nikon D6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 compared to the D6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP60 and D6 is 93 and 50 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP60 and D6.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP60 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon D6 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP60 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.