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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W530

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP130
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W530 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm XP120 versus Sony W530, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was brought out 6 years later than the W530 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XP120 grades versus the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Sony W530

 Fujifilm XP120 W530 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2011Fresher by 74 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Fujifilm XP120

 W530 Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Sony W530

 Fujifilm XP120 W530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP120 has got outer 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 W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 vs the W530.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP120 and W530 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP120 and W530.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP120 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP120 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W530 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Street photography information
Sony W530 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography advice
Sony W530 Sports photography advice
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W530 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP120
Landscape photography with Sony W530
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (210 shots)
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP120
Vlogging with Sony W530
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
26
pretty wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Sony W530
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2017-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203 grams (0.45 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 Single Single
Pricing at release $229 $269