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Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP120
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XP130 and Olympus VG-120, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP130 was released 7 years after the VG-120 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP130 scores vs the VG-120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Olympus VG-120

 Fujifilm XP130 VG-120 
LaunchedJanuary 2018January 2011More modern by 86 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Fujifilm XP130

 VG-120 Fujifilm XP130 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Olympus VG-120

 Fujifilm XP130 VG-120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP130 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP130 and Olympus VG-120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 vs the VG-120.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP130 and VG-120 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP130 and VG-120.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP130 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP130 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography factors
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Sports photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography advice
69
weather proof
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
low battery pack (240 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (160 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Landscape photography info
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography info
50
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
36
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
28
decently wide (26mm)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Olympus VG-120
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Olympus VG-120
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Olympus VG-120
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2018-01-24 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 9cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207g (0.46 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 160 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $171 $190