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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W830

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP130
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W830 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm XP120 and Sony W830, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP120 was released 3 years after the W830 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XP120 scores against the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Sony W830

 Fujifilm XP120 W830 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2014More modern by 37 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Fujifilm XP120

 W830 Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Sony W830

 Fujifilm XP120 W830 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP120 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP120 and Sony W830 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 against the W830.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP120 and W830 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP120 and W830.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W830 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP120 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP120
Portrait photography with Sony W830
41
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP120
Street photography with Sony W830
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography details
Sony W830 Travel photography details
67
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
67
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
41
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W830 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Sony W830
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2017-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203g (0.45 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $229 $128