Clicky

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP90
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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon AW110
  • New Model is Nikon AW130
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XP80 versus Nikon AW120, both Waterproof cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The Fujifilm XP80 was announced 12 months later than the AW120 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades vs the AW120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm XP80 AW120 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2014Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Fujifilm XP80

 AW120 Fujifilm XP80 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm XP80 AW120 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP80 comes with exterior 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) while 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).

Check out the Fujifilm XP80 versus Nikon AW120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 and the AW120.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP80 and AW120 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP80 and AW120.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm XP80 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography features
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography features
36
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Street photography features
Nikon AW120 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (350 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP80
Travel photography with Nikon AW120
65
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
good battery (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography advice
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography advice
41
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
48
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging features
Nikon AW120 Vlogging features
34
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon AW120
 Fujifilm XP80Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm XP80 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2015-01-14 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 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 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 210 shots 350 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $149 $350