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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony TX20

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Revealed January 2017
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP130
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm XP120 versus Sony TX20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was introduced 4 years after the TX20 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm XP120 scores against the TX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Sony TX20

 Fujifilm XP120 TX20 
RevealedJanuary 2017February 2012Newer by 60 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Fujifilm XP120

 TX20 Fujifilm XP120 
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Sony TX20

 Fujifilm XP120 TX20 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP120 provides exterior dimensions 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 Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 and the TX20.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP120 and TX20 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP120 and TX20.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos but you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm XP120 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography information
Sony TX20 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP120
Street photography with Sony TX20
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP120
Sports photography with Sony TX20
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography information
Sony TX20 Travel photography information
67
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
low battery (210 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
great battery power (250 shots)
weather proofing
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography information
Sony TX20 Landscape photography information
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (210 CIPA)
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery power (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Sony TX20
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2017-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 gr (0.45 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 18mm (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 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $229 $330