Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm XP120

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm J30 versus Fujifilm XP120, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was revealed 8 years before the Fujifilm XP120 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm J30 scores versus the Fujifilm XP120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix J30 & Fujifilm FinePix XP120. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm J30 Gallery & Fujifilm XP120 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm J30 has got physical measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP120 has specifications of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm J30 versus the Fujifilm XP120.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm XP120 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm XP120.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP120 to render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 will be behind in sensor technology.