Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S32

Following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the S32 (13MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and S32 (1/3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X10 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the S32 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X10 grades versus the S32 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X10 and Nikon Coolpix S32. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 features physical measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon S32 has proportions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs the S32.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and S32 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and S32.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S32 will result in extra detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.