Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm XP120 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XP120 was launched 5 years after the Fujifilm Z900EXR which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP120 scores versus the Fujifilm Z900EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 and Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery and Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP120 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z900EXR has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 compared to the Fujifilm Z900EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm Z900EXR is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm Z900EXR.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP120 comes with the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The newer Fujifilm XP120 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.