Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W530
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W530 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Sony W530
Fujifilm XP120 | W530 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 74 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Fujifilm XP120
W530 | Fujifilm XP120 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Sony W530
Fujifilm XP120 | W530 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Fujifilm XP120 versus Sony W530 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
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 |