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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(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
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW110
  • Replacement is Nikon AW130
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon AW120, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was announced very close to the AW120 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up versus the AW120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm XP70 AW120 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Fujifilm XP70

 AW120 Fujifilm XP70 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm XP70 AW120 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 has got external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon AW120 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon AW120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 versus the AW120.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and AW120 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and AW120.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files but you should really take the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography information
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography information
35
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography highlights
Nikon AW120 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography info
Nikon AW120 Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
great battery life (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP70
Landscape photography with Nikon AW120
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
48
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW120 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon AW120
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2014-01-06 2014-02-07
Body design 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 213 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images 350 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S EN-EL12
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $199 $350