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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S6400 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
  • Launched January 2017
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP130
Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Released August 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S6400 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XP120 versus Nikon S6400, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the S6400 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was brought out 4 years later than the S6400 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP120 scores against the S6400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Nikon S6400

 Fujifilm XP120 S6400 
ReleasedJanuary 2017August 2012More recent by 54 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Fujifilm XP120

 S6400 Fujifilm XP120 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon S6400

 Fujifilm XP120 S6400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP120 enjoys outside 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 Nikon S6400 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP120 versus Nikon S6400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 compared to the S6400.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP120 and S6400 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP120 and S6400.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos however you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm XP120 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Street photography advice
Nikon S6400 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography advice
Nikon S6400 Sports photography advice
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography info
Nikon S6400 Travel photography info
67
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6400 Landscape photography info
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
41
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging information
Nikon S6400 Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon S6400
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Nikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Nikon Coolpix S6400
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2017-01-05 2012-08-22
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203g (0.45 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 160 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $229 $500