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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW130 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP30
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP60
Nikon AW130
(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
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon AW120
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW130, both Waterproof cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the AW130 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the AW130 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades against the AW130 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon AW130

 Fujifilm XP50 AW130 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Fujifilm XP50

 AW130 Fujifilm XP50 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2012More modern by 37 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon AW130

 Fujifilm XP50 AW130 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW130 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW130 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the AW130.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and AW130 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and AW130.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon AW130 to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography info
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP50
Street photography with Nikon AW130
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography information
Nikon AW130 Travel photography information
64
weather proofing
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography advice
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography advice
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging features
Nikon AW130 Vlogging features
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon AW130
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-05 2015-02-10
Body design 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 221 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 220 photographs 370 photographs
Battery form 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) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $398