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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon AW100

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP130
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Updated by Nikon AW110
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon AW100, both Waterproof cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the AW100 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was introduced 5 years later than the AW100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon AW100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP120 scores versus the AW100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Nikon AW100

 Fujifilm XP120 AW100 
IntroducedJanuary 2017August 2011Fresher by 66 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Fujifilm XP120

 AW100 Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon AW100

 Fujifilm XP120 AW100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP120 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon AW100 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 compared to the AW100.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP120 and AW100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP120 and AW100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm XP120 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography factors
Nikon AW100 Portrait photography factors
41
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP120
Sports photography with Nikon AW100
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
no phase detect AF
33
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography features
Nikon AW100 Travel photography features
67
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
67
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP120
Landscape photography with Nikon AW100
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP120
Vlogging with Nikon AW100
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
29
relatively wide (28mm)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon AW100
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Nikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Nikon Coolpix AW100
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2017-01-05 2011-08-24
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 gr (0.45 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $229 $299