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Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP50
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP70
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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW110
  • Newer Model is Nikon AW130
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Fujifilm XP60 versus Nikon AW120, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was announced 7 months prior to the AW120 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XP60 scores against the AW120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm XP60 AW120 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Fujifilm XP60

 AW120 Fujifilm XP60 
IntroducedFebruary 2014June 2013More recent by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm XP60 AW120 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP60 comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW120 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP60 versus Nikon AW120 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 and the AW120.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP60 and AW120 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP60 and AW120.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm XP60 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP60
Portrait photography with Nikon AW120
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Street photography advice
Nikon AW120 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Sports photography advice
Nikon AW120 Sports photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (350 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Travel photography camera
68
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
great battery power (350 per charge)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
48
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery power (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging info
Nikon AW120 Vlogging info
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Nikon AW120
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-06-21 2014-02-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 lb) 213g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 - 350 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $180 $350