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Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP80 Comparison

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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 XP80 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing XP120 and XP80, two Waterproof cameras by Fujifilm. Both Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP80 cameras have 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensors. Fujifilm XP120 was introduced to market in January 2017 and Fujifilm XP80 was launched in January 2015. As you can see, XP80 is 2 years older than XP120. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP80 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 XP80 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-14
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 179g. 104 x 67 x 26 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Compare

Fujifilm XP120 was replaced by Fujifilm FinePix XP130. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 vs Fujifilm XP80

Fujifilm XP80 was replaced by Fujifilm XP90. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm XP90 vs Fujifilm XP80
Fujifilm XP90 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP120

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP80 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix XP120 over Fujifilm XP80
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
920k dots vs 460k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting


Reasons to choose Fujifilm XP80 over Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
Weight
179 g vs 203 g 24 g lighter

Common Strengths of Fujifilm FinePix XP120 and Fujifilm XP80
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
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm FinePix XP120 and Fujifilm XP80
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
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" Small display
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 XP80: 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 XP80 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 XP80 has external dimensions of 104 x 67 x 26 mm (4.09 x 2.64 x 1.02″) and weighs 179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP80. Fujifilm XP80 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 6mm narrower, 4mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Fujifilm XP120.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP80 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP80 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP80.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP80 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP80 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP80.
Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP80 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP80 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm XP80 is 24g lighter than the Fujifilm XP120 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

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LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm XP120's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Fujifilm XP80's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP80: Sensor Comparison

Both Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP80 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 XP80 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP80 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP80 Cameras


Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP80 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 XP80 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP80 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
XP80
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
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Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

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XP120
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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP80 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XP80 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 XP80 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
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 Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm XP120 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm XP80 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
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
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Fujifilm XP120 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP80 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
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 Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 210 shots
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Fujifilm XP120 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XP80 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
179g
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 XP80 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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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 Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP80: 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 XP80, 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 XP80 scores compare:

Fujifilm XP120
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #7 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #578 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Fujifilm XP80
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #73 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #514 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XP80 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 XP80 vs Fujifilm XP120 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Fujifilm XP80
Brand Fujifilm Fujifilm
Announced 2017-01-05 2015-01-14
Body Type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS 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 6,400 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 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 (5×)
Max Aperture F3.9-4.9 F3.9-4.9
Macro Focus Range 9cm 9cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 2.7"
Resolution 920k dots 460k 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 (with 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 179g
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm 104 x 67 x 26mm
Battery Life 210 shots 210 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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