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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon AW120

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm F900EXR
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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon AW110
  • Renewed by Nikon AW130
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Nikon AW120, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and AW120 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was announced 18 months prior to the AW120 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up versus the AW120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm F800EXR AW120 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 AW120 Fujifilm F800EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2012More recent by 18 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm F800EXR AW120 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR features outside measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon AW120 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Nikon AW120 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and the AW120.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and AW120 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and AW120.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR includes the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The older Fujifilm F800EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Portrait photography camera
43
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2")
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Street photography camera
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography information
Nikon AW120 Sports photography information
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
great battery power (350 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Travel photography with Nikon AW120
68
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
great battery power (350 shots)
weather proof
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
great battery power (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging highlights
Nikon AW120 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Nikon AW120
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRNikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Nikon Coolpix AW120
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-07-25 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232g (0.51 pounds) 213g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $330 $350