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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S1200pj Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP130
Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S1200pj Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon S1200pj, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the S1200pj (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was brought out 5 years later than the S1200pj and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP120 grades vs the S1200pj for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Nikon S1200pj

 Fujifilm XP120 S1200pj 
LaunchedJanuary 2017August 2011Fresher by 66 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Fujifilm XP120

 S1200pj Fujifilm XP120 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon S1200pj

 Fujifilm XP120 S1200pj 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP120 enjoys physical 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) whilst the Nikon S1200pj has proportions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon S1200pj in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 versus the S1200pj.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP120 and S1200pj is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S1200pj top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP120 and S1200pj.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm XP120 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP120 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography information
Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography information
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Street photography factors
Nikon S1200pj Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (186g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP120
Sports photography with Nikon S1200pj
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S1200pj Travel photography highlights
67
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (186 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography advice
50
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging features
Nikon S1200pj Vlogging features
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
29
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than competition (186g)
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon S1200pj
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2017-01-05 2011-08-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 0.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203 gr (0.45 pounds) 186 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $229 $499