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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2012
Nikon AW130
(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
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon AW120
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon AW130, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and AW130 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and AW130 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was launched 3 years prior to the AW130 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades vs the AW130 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Nikon AW130

 Fujifilm XF1 AW130 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Fujifilm XF1

 AW130 Fujifilm XF1 
IntroducedFebruary 2015September 2012Newer by 29 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon AW130

 Fujifilm XF1 AW130 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF1 has physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW130 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the AW130.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and AW130 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and AW130.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon AW130 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XF1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography info
Nikon AW130 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than others (255g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XF1
Sports photography with Nikon AW130
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
lack of phase detect AF
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (370 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XF1
Travel photography with Nikon AW130
60
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (255 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
73
great battery life (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography highlights
54
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
lack of Timelapse function
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery life (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging factors
Nikon AW130 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others (255g)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon AW130
 Fujifilm XF1Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XF1 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-09-17 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain -
External flash
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 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 255 grams (0.56 lb) 221 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $380 $398