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Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Fujifilm X-E2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP130
Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E2S
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm X-E2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm XP120 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP120 was manufactured 2 years later than the Fujifilm X-E2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP120 grades versus the Fujifilm X-E2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 Fujifilm XP120 Fujifilm X-E2 
RevealedJanuary 2017March 2014Fresher by 35 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Fujifilm XP120

 Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm XP120 
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm X-E2

 Fujifilm XP120 Fujifilm X-E2 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP120 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-E2 has sizing of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm X-E2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 against the Fujifilm X-E2.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm X-E2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm X-E2 is 91 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm X-E2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm X-E2.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP120 has the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The more recent Fujifilm XP120 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm X-E2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP120
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2
42
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-E2 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP120
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
69
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography information
67
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography info
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
74
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-E2 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
34
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm X-E2
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Fujifilm X-E2
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Fujifilm X-E2
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-05 2014-03-05
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focus range 9cm -
Amount of lenses - 54
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 grams (0.45 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots 350 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $229 $450