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Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP30 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP130
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP30, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was manufactured 5 years after the Fujifilm XP30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm XP30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm XP120 matches up against the Fujifilm XP30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Fujifilm XP30

 Fujifilm XP120 Fujifilm XP30 
ReleasedJanuary 2017August 2011Newer by 66 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Fujifilm XP120

 Fujifilm XP30 Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP30

 Fujifilm XP120 Fujifilm XP30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP120 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP30 has measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 compared to the Fujifilm XP30.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP30 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm XP120 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP120 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography advice
42
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP120
Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography factors
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP120
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
67
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
terrible battery (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
65
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography information
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging details
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging details
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP30
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Fujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2017-01-05 2011-08-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 203 gr (0.45 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 210 pictures 200 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $229 $240