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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony WX1

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP130
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony WX1 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm XP120 versus Sony WX1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP120 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP120 was revealed 7 years after the WX1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XP120 grades against the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Sony WX1

 Fujifilm XP120 WX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2017August 2009Newer by 91 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Fujifilm XP120

 WX1 Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Sony WX1

 Fujifilm XP120 WX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP120 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP120 versus Sony WX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 and the WX1.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP120 and WX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP120 and WX1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP120 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm XP120 will provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP120 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography details
Sony WX1 Portrait photography details
42
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP120
Street photography with Sony WX1
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography advice
Sony WX1 Sports photography advice
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
low battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
56
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography information
Sony WX1 Landscape photography information
50
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (210 CIPA)
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging details
Sony WX1 Vlogging details
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Sony WX1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2017-01-05 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 file format 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 grams (0.45 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $229 $149