Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Here is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was introduced 4 years later than the TG-630 iHS and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP120 scores versus the TG-630 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP120 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP120 and TG-630 iHS is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP120 and TG-630 iHS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP120 to give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP120 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.