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Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus VG-120 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
  • Released January 2017
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP130
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus VG-120, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP120 was unveiled 6 years later than the VG-120 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XP120 grades vs the VG-120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Olympus VG-120

 Fujifilm XP120 VG-120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017January 2011Fresher by 74 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Fujifilm XP120

 VG-120 Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Olympus VG-120

 Fujifilm XP120 VG-120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP120 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus VG-120 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 and the VG-120.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP120 and VG-120 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP120 and VG-120.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP120 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP120 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP120
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-120
41
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Street photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography factors
67
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
bad battery (210 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (160 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (210 per charge)
36
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (160 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging details
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging details
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
28
really wide (26mm)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Olympus VG-120
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Olympus VG-120
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Olympus VG-120
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2017-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 9cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 203g (0.45 lb) 120g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" 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 photos 160 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $229 $190