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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix XP11
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP30
Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon AW110
  • Updated by Nikon AW130
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon AW120, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and AW120 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was launched 5 years earlier than the AW120 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the XP10 grades vs the AW120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Nikon AW120

 XP10 AW120 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the FujiFilm XP10

 AW120 XP10 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 48 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon AW120

 XP10 AW120 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm XP10 features physical measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon AW120 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon AW120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the XP10 compared to the AW120.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the XP10 and AW120 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XP10 and AW120.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon AW120 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged XP10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm XP10
Portrait photography with Nikon AW120
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm XP10
Street photography with Nikon AW120
60
weather sealing
lighter than average (135g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm XP10
Sports photography with Nikon AW120
30
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography features
Nikon AW120 Travel photography features
60
lighter than average (135g)
weather sealing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
69
better than average battery (350 per charge)
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm XP10
Landscape photography with Nikon AW120
27
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW120 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (135 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon AW120
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Other name FinePix XP11 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 213g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $175 $350