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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(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
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon AW110
  • Updated by Nikon AW130
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon AW120, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was announced 3 years prior to the AW120 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores against the AW120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm XP50 AW120 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Fujifilm XP50

 AW120 Fujifilm XP50 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm XP50 AW120 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon AW120 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon AW120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the AW120.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and AW120 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and AW120.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon AW120 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Portrait photography camera
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography advice
Nikon AW120 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography details
Nikon AW120 Sports photography details
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 per charge)
no phase detect AF
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography information
Nikon AW120 Travel photography information
64
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
great battery pack (350 per charge)
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Landscape photography camera
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
48
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging information
Nikon AW120 Vlogging information
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon AW120
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-05 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 16MP
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
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format H.264, 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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 213 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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 220 images 350 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $350