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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Successor is Nikon AW130
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon AW120, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and AW120 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and AW120 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was brought out 7 years after the AW120 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon AW120 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores vs the AW120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm X-E4 AW120 
IntroducedJanuary 2021February 2014Newer by 85 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k921kSharper display (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 AW120 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm X-E4 AW120 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E4 has external dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") along with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW120 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon AW120 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 against the AW120.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E4 and AW120 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E4 and AW120.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-E4 will produce more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E4 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography details
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography details
82
has manual focus
MP count great (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Street photography with Nikon AW120
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Sports photography with Nikon AW120
78
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
MP count great (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
50
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (350 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography information
Nikon AW120 Travel photography information
88
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count great (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
69
good battery (350 shots)
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography details
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography details
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
47
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
good battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging details
Nikon AW120 Vlogging details
81
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
lack of image stabilization
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon AW120
 Fujifilm X-E4Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2021-01-27 2014-02-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 125
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 58 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.20 m
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364 gr (0.80 pounds) 213 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 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 380 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL12
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $849 $350