Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W830
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W830 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Sony W830
Fujifilm XP120 | W830 | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 37 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Fujifilm XP120
W830 | Fujifilm XP120 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Sony W830
Fujifilm XP120 | W830 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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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 |