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Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ1 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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Fujifilm XQ1

12 MP | 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

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Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Fujifilm cameras cameras with different body types: Fujifilm XP120, which was introduced in January 2017 is a Waterproof camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Fujifilm XQ1, which was introduced in November 2013 is a Ultracompact camera with a 12.0MP 2/3-inch sensor. As you can see, XQ1 is 4 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 XQ1 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 XQ1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-11-26
  • 12MP - 2/3-inch CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 25-100 mm F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 12 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 206g. 100 x 59 x 33 mm

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 XQ1

Fujifilm XQ1 was replaced by Fujifilm XQ2. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Fujifilm XQ1
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP120

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XQ1 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix XP120 over Fujifilm XQ1
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
Weight
203 g vs 206 g 3 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 100mm 40 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5x vs 4× more flexible focal coverage
AE Bracketing Range
±2 EV vs ±1 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone


Reasons to choose Fujifilm XQ1 over Fujifilm FinePix XP120
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 10.0fps 2 fps faster
Battery Life
240 shots vs 210 shots 30 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 28mm 3 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 3.90 faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage
7.4m vs 4.4m 3m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
4.84µm2 vs 1.76µm2 175% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of Fujifilm FinePix XP120 and Fujifilm XQ1
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical 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 12.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm FinePix XP120 and Fujifilm XQ1
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
Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ1: 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 XQ1 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 XQ1 has external dimensions of 100 x 59 x 33 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 1.3″) and weighs 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XQ1. Fujifilm XQ1 is 10mm narrower and 12mm shorter than Fujifilm XP120 but it is also 5mm thicker.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XQ1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XQ1.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XQ1 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XQ1.
Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XQ1 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm XP120 is 3g lighter than the Fujifilm XQ1 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 XQ1'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 XQ1: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Fujifilm XQ1 has a 12.0MP 2/3-inch (8.8 x 6.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor .

Below you can see the XP120 and XQ1 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XQ1 Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm XQ1 has a 2.1x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm XP120. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5x zoom lens whereas Fujifilm XQ1 features a 25-100 mm F1.8-4.9 4× zoom lens.

Fujifilm XQ1 has 3mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm XP120. At f1.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm XP120 has 40mm longer reach than the Fujifilm XQ1. Both cameras has a max aperture of f4.90 at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

XP120
XQ1
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

XP120
XQ1
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

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XP120
XQ1
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 XQ1 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XQ1 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 XQ1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
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
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm XP120 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm XQ1 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
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Fujifilm XP120 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XQ1 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
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Fujifilm XP120 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XQ1 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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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
206g
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
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Fujifilm XP120 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XQ1 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
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ1: 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 XQ1, 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 XQ1 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 XQ1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #2 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #441 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XQ1 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 XQ1 vs Fujifilm XP120 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Fujifilm XQ1
Brand Fujifilm Fujifilm
Announced 2017-01-05 2013-11-26
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Size 1/2.3-inch 2/3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 8.8 x 6.6 mm
Area 28.07mm2 58.08mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 12,800 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) 25-100 mm (4×)
Max Aperture F3.9-4.9 F1.8-4.9
Macro Focus Range 9cm 3cm
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 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 12.0 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 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 203g 206g
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm 100 x 59 x 33mm
Battery Life 210 shots 240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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