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Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW110
  • Newer Model is Nikon AW130
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm XP150 AW120 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Fujifilm XP150

 AW120 Fujifilm XP150 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm XP150 AW120 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

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).

See the Fujifilm XP150 and Nikon AW120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

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

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography advice
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography details
Nikon AW120 Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (350 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography features
Nikon AW120 Travel photography features
67
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
great battery pack (350 shots)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP150
Landscape photography with Nikon AW120
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
great battery pack (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP150
Vlogging with Nikon AW120
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Nikon AW120
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
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)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 213g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 300 photos 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $260 $350