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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon AW120

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F85EXR
Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon AW110
  • Replacement is Nikon AW130
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Nikon AW120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and AW120 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and AW120 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F80EXR was introduced 4 years earlier than the AW120 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the F80EXR matches up versus the AW120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Nikon AW120

 F80EXR AW120 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 AW120 F80EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2010Newer by 44 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Nikon AW120

 F80EXR AW120 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F80EXR has outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Nikon AW120 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Nikon AW120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the F80EXR versus the AW120.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and AW120 is 92 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the F80EXR and AW120.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The F80EXR having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon AW120 will produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged F80EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography factors
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Street photography with Nikon AW120
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (210 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (350 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography details
Nikon AW120 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long zoom (270mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (210g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
great battery life (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon AW120
38
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
48
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery life (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F80EXR
Vlogging with Nikon AW120
27
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (210g)
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Nikon AW120
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRNikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Nikon Coolpix AW120
Also Known as FinePix F85EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-16 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 grams (0.46 lbs) 213 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $400 $350