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Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 207g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP120
Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW110
  • Successor is Nikon AW130
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XP130 versus Nikon AW120, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was manufactured 4 years after the AW120 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon AW120 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XP130 matches up against the AW120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm XP130 AW120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018February 2014More modern by 49 months
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Fujifilm XP130

 AW120 Fujifilm XP130 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm XP130 AW120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP130 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Nikon AW120 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP130 versus Nikon AW120 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 vs the AW120.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP130 and AW120 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP130 and AW120.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm XP130 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography highlights
42
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Sports photography advice
Nikon AW120 Sports photography advice
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery power (350 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Travel photography highlights
Nikon AW120 Travel photography highlights
69
weather proof
supports bluetooth
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
low battery pack (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
good battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Landscape photography details
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography details
50
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
48
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery power (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP130
Vlogging with Nikon AW120
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Nikon AW120
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2018-01-24 2014-02-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro -
External flash
AEB
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB YesUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207g (0.46 lbs) 213g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 images 350 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $171 $350