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Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP130 Comparison

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Fujifilm XP120

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP130 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing XP120 and XP130, two Waterproof cameras by Fujifilm. Both Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP130 cameras have 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensors. Fujifilm XP120 was introduced to market in January 2017 and Fujifilm XP130 was launched in January 2018. There is 13 months difference between XP120 and XP130 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger XP130, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP130 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm XP120 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-01-05
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 203g. 110 x 71 x 28 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Fujifilm XP130 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-01-24
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 207g. 110 x 71 x 28 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP130 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix XP120 over Fujifilm FinePix XP130
Weight
203 g vs 207 g 4 g lighter


Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix XP130 over Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Battery Life
240 shots vs 210 shots 30 more frames with a single charge
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth

Common Strengths of Fujifilm FinePix XP120 and Fujifilm FinePix XP130
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
920k dots vs 920k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm FinePix XP120 and Fujifilm FinePix XP130
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Manual Exposure
No vs No No manual exposure control
Max Aperture - Wide
3.90 vs 3.90 Slow lenses at wide
Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP130: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP130 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm XP120 has external dimensions of 110 x 71 x 28 mm (4.33 x 2.8 x 1.1″) and weighs 203 g (0.45 lb / 7.16 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm XP130 has external dimensions of 110 x 71 x 28 mm (4.33 x 2.8 x 1.1″) and weighs 207 g (0.46 lb / 7.30 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP130. In this case, we can see that Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP130 have the exact same height, width and thickness.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP130 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP130 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP130.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP130 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP130 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP130.
Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP130 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP130 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm XP120 is 4g lighter than the Fujifilm XP130 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP130's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP130: Sensor Comparison

Both Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP130 have 1/2.3-inch sized 16.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the XP120 and XP130 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP130 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP130 Cameras


Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP130 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP130 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP130 features 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5x zoom lenses so they have the same focal range and light collecting ability.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm and have the same max aperture of f3.90 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 140mm and have the same max aperture of f4.90 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

XP120
XP130
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

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XP120
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

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XP120
XP130
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

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XP120
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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP130 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP130 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm XP120 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP130 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm XP120 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm XP130 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Fujifilm XP120 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP130 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 210 shots
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
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Fujifilm XP120 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XP130 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
203g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
207g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Fujifilm XP120 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP130 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP130: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP130, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP130 scores compare:

Fujifilm XP120
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #7 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #580 out of 1225 in all Cameras
Fujifilm XP130
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #1 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #440 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XP130 has a higher Overall Score than the Fujifilm XP120 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Fujifilm XP130 vs Fujifilm XP120 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Fujifilm FinePix XP130
Brand Fujifilm Fujifilm
Announced 2017-01-05 2018-01-24
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 6400 ISO 6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 28-140 mm (5x)
Max Aperture F3.9-4.9 F3.9-4.9
Macro Focus Range 9cm 9cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 203g 207g
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm 110 x 71 x 28mm
Battery Life 210 shots 240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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