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Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S02

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S02 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 207g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP120
Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S02 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S02, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and S02 (13MP) and the Fujifilm XP130 (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP130 was announced 4 years later than the S02 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XP130 matches up vs the S02 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Nikon S02

 Fujifilm XP130 S02 
LaunchedJanuary 2018September 2013More recent by 54 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Fujifilm XP130

 S02 Fujifilm XP130 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Nikon S02

 Fujifilm XP130 S02 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S02 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP130 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Nikon S02 has specifications of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S02 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 and the S02.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S02 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP130 and S02 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S02 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S02 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP130 and S02.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP130 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm XP130 will deliver extra detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP130 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S02 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S02 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
32
megapixel count good (13MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Sports photography advice
Nikon S02 Sports photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Travel photography camera
69
environment proofing
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
bad battery life (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
megapixel count good (13MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Landscape photography information
Nikon S02 Landscape photography information
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (240 per charge)
32
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (13MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP130
Vlogging with Nikon S02
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
32
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S02 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Nikon S02
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Nikon Coolpix S02
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Nikon Coolpix S02
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2018-01-24 2013-09-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 1.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro -
External flash
AEB
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB YesUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207 grams (0.46 lb) 100 grams (0.22 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" 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 240 pictures 210 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots 1 -
Retail cost $171 $177