Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW120

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Nikon AW120, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was announced 3 years earlier than the AW120 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores versus the AW120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Nikon Coolpix AW120. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Nikon AW120 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Nikon AW120 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the AW120.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and AW120 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and AW120.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon AW120 to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.