Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S630

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon S630, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and S630 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was brought out 6 years later than the S630 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up versus the S630 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XP80 & Nikon Coolpix S630. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery & Nikon S630 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP80 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S630 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon S630 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 versus the S630.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP80 and S630 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP80 and S630.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP80 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP80 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.