FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm XP120

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm Z800EXR versus Fujifilm XP120, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Z800EXR (12MP) and Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the Z800EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm XP120 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z800EXR was brought out 7 years before the Fujifilm XP120 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z800EXR scores vs the Fujifilm XP120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR & Fujifilm FinePix XP120. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery & Fujifilm XP120 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z800EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP120 has sizing of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z800EXR against the Fujifilm XP120.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z800EXR and Fujifilm XP120 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z800EXR and Fujifilm XP120.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z800EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm XP120 will result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Z800EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.