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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon AW130

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Launched August 2015
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
  • Released February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon AW120
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon AW130, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the AW130 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and AW130 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was released 6 months after the AW130 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon AW130 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades vs the AW130 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Nikon AW130

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR AW130 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 AW130 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon AW130

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR AW130 
ReleasedAugust 2015February 2015Same generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR features outer dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Nikon AW130 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR compared to the AW130.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and AW130 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and AW130.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography features
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography features
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography highlights
Nikon AW130 Sports photography highlights
65
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography features
Nikon AW130 Travel photography features
63
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
73
better than average battery power (370 shots)
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
50
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging info
Nikon AW130 Vlogging info
33
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon AW130
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRNikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Nikon Coolpix AW130
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2015-08-03 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 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 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 gr (0.97 pounds) 221 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 pictures 370 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,299 $398