Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon AW120

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm XP150 and Nikon AW120, both Waterproof cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was manufactured 3 years before the AW120 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP150 grades versus the AW120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP150 & Nikon Coolpix AW120. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP150 Gallery & Nikon AW120 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP150 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW120 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 against the AW120.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and AW120 is 92 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP150 and AW120.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon AW120 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.