Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon P7000

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon P7000, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and P7000 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP90 (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XP90 was launched 5 years after the P7000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up versus the P7000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon Coolpix P7000. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery and Nikon P7000 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP90 has external measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7000 has proportions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon P7000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 versus the P7000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and P7000 is 91 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP90 and P7000.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP90 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm XP90 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP90 will have an edge in sensor tech.