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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon AW110
  • Later Model is Nikon AW130
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm XP30 AW120 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Fujifilm XP30

 AW120 Fujifilm XP30 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2011More recent by 30 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm XP30 AW120 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

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

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Nikon AW120
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography factors
Nikon AW120 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (350 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Nikon AW120
65
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
good battery power (350 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography factors
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography factors
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
48
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery power (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW120 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon AW120
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-08-16 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 213g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 200 shots 350 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $240 $350