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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W560

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP130
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W560 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm XP120 versus Sony W560, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was brought out 6 years after the W560 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP120 matches up versus the W560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Sony W560

 Fujifilm XP120 W560 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2011More modern by 74 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Fujifilm XP120

 W560 Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Sony W560

 Fujifilm XP120 W560 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP120 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 and the W560.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP120 and W560 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP120 and W560.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP120 to provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP120 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography factors
Sony W560 Portrait photography factors
41
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Street photography advice
Sony W560 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP120
Sports photography with Sony W560
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography details
Sony W560 Travel photography details
67
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP120
Landscape photography with Sony W560
50
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
42
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging features
Sony W560 Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Sony W560
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2017-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203g (0.45 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $229 $139