Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP30

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 & Fujifilm FinePix XP30. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery & Fujifilm XP30 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.