Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon W300

Here is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon W300, both Waterproof cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was brought out 3 years before the W300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades versus the W300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon Coolpix W300. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery and Nikon W300 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP80 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon W300 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon W300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 vs the W300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP80 and W300 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP80 and W300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm XP80 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.