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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony TX30

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Launched January 2017
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP130
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony TX30 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm XP120 versus Sony TX30, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was revealed 3 years after the TX30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP120 grades versus the TX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Sony TX30

 Fujifilm XP120 TX30 
LaunchedJanuary 2017July 2013Newer by 42 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Fujifilm XP120

 TX30 Fujifilm XP120 
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k920kCrisper screen (+309k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Sony TX30

 Fujifilm XP120 TX30 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP120 has got external measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP120 versus Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 against the TX30.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP120 and TX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP120 and TX30.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony TX30 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP120 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX30 Portrait photography advice
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Street photography info
Sony TX30 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Sports photography camera
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
weather proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP120
Travel photography with Sony TX30
67
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
bad battery life (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
weather proof
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography details
Sony TX30 Landscape photography details
50
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX30 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Sony TX30
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2017-01-05 2013-07-26
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 grams (0.45 lb) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $229 $230