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Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Fujifilm XQ1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP130
Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released November 2013
  • New Model is Fujifilm XQ2
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP120 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XP120 was introduced 3 years after the Fujifilm XQ1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm XP120 grades against the Fujifilm XQ1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 Fujifilm XP120 Fujifilm XQ1 
ReleasedJanuary 2017November 2013More modern by 38 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Fujifilm XP120

 Fujifilm XQ1 Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XQ1

 Fujifilm XP120 Fujifilm XQ1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution920k920kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP120 comes with external 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) and the Fujifilm XQ1 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 against the Fujifilm XQ1.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XQ1 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XQ1.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP120 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm XP120 will result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP120 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography details
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Street photography advice
Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than others (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Sports photography camera
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (240 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography features
Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography features
67
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
64
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (206 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP120
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XQ1
50
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
56
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (240 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging features
Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging features
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others (206 grams)
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XQ1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Fujifilm XQ1
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Fujifilm XQ1
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2017-01-05 2013-11-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 gr (0.45 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 images 240 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-48
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
Pricing at release $229 $500