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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3000 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
  • Introduced January 2017
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP130
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3000 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and S3000 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was launched 7 years after the S3000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP120 grades vs the S3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Nikon S3000

 Fujifilm XP120 S3000 
LaunchedJanuary 2017February 2010Newer by 85 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Fujifilm XP120

 S3000 Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon S3000

 Fujifilm XP120 S3000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP120 has outside 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 S3000 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 against the S3000.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP120 and S3000 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP120 and S3000.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm XP120 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP120 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP120
Portrait photography with Nikon S3000
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Street photography info
Nikon S3000 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP120
Sports photography with Nikon S3000
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
17
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP120
Travel photography with Nikon S3000
67
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low battery power (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography highlights
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (210 CIPA)
28
rather wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging factors
Nikon S3000 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
26
rather wide (27mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon S3000
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Nikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Nikon Coolpix S3000
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2017-01-05 2010-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
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 Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 gr (0.45 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $229 $150