Clicky

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon D5500

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Nikon D5500 front
Portability
71
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon D5500 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP130
Nikon D5500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 420g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon D5300
  • Newer Model is Nikon D5600
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon D5500 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon D5500, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and D5500 (24MP) and the Fujifilm XP120 (1/2.3") and D5500 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The Fujifilm XP120 was brought out 2 years later than the D5500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D5500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP120 grades vs the D5500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Nikon D5500

 Fujifilm XP120 D5500 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2015More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D5500 over the Fujifilm XP120

 D5500 Fujifilm XP120 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k920kClearer display (+117k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon D5500

 Fujifilm XP120 D5500 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon D5500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP120 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5500 has sizing of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon D5500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 and the D5500.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon D5500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP120 and D5500 is 91 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon D5500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon D5500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP120 and D5500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP120 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon D5500 will deliver greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP120 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon D5500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon D5500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon D5500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP120
Portrait photography with Nikon D5500
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
79
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Street photography advice
Nikon D5500 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (420 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography details
Nikon D5500 Sports photography details
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
68
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (820 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography factors
Nikon D5500 Travel photography factors
67
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
81
great battery life (820 shots)
lighter than competition (420 grams)
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP120
Landscape photography with Nikon D5500
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (820 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging information
Nikon D5500 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone support
lighter than competition (420 grams)
does not have image stabilization
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon D5500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon D5500
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Nikon D5500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Nikon D5500
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2017-01-05 2015-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focus range 9cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 gr (0.45 lb) 420 gr (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 84
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1438
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 820 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $229 $700