Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S100

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon S100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the S100 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was brought out 4 years after the S100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up versus the S100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon Coolpix S100. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery and Nikon S100 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP90 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S100 has specifications of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon S100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 against the S100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and S100 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP90 and S100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm XP90 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.