Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L19

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon L19, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and L19 (8MP) and the Fujifilm XP70 (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP70 was unveiled 4 years after the L19 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades vs the L19 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 and Nikon Coolpix L19. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery and Nikon L19 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon L19 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon L19 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 compared to the L19.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and L19 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and L19.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP70 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm XP70 will give you more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP70 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.