Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P80

The following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the P80 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and P80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was released 2 years after the P80 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores against the P80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-S1 & Nikon Coolpix P80. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Nikon P80 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 has exterior dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Nikon P80 has dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Nikon P80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the P80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and P80 is 52 and 75 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and P80.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-S1 will give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-S1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.