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Sony W830 vs Fujifilm XP120 Comparison

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Sony W830

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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

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Sony W830 vs Fujifilm XP120 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Sony W830, which was introduced in January 2014 is a Ultracompact camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Fujifilm XP120, which was introduced in January 2017 is a Waterproof camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, W830 is 3 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 Sony W830 and Fujifilm XP120 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony W830 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-01-07
  • 20MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 25-200 mm F3.3-6.3 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 122g. 93 x 52 x 23 mm

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 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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sony W830 and Fujifilm XP120 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 over Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Weight
122 g vs 203 g 81 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 28mm 3 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
200mm vs 140mm 60 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
8× vs 5x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.30 vs 3.90 faster lens at wide


Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix XP120 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
920k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1600s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 1.0fps 9 fps faster
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Tele
4.90 vs 6.30 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
4.4m vs 2.8m 1.6m longer range
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 and Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Image Stabilization
Optical 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
Common Weaknesses of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 and Fujifilm FinePix XP120
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
Sony W830 vs Fujifilm XP120: 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 Sony W830 and Fujifilm XP120 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony W830 has external dimensions of 93 x 52 x 23 mm (3.66 x 2.05 x 0.91″) and weighs 122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz) (including batteries). 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).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony W830 and Fujifilm XP120. Sony W830 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 19mm shorter and 5mm thinner than Fujifilm XP120.

Sony W830 vs Fujifilm XP120 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Sony W830 and Fujifilm XP120 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Sony W830 and Fujifilm XP120.

Sony W830 vs Fujifilm XP120 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Sony W830 and Fujifilm XP120 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony W830 and Fujifilm XP120.
Sony W830 vs Fujifilm XP120 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Sony W830 and Fujifilm XP120 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony W830 is significantly lighter (81g ) than the Fujifilm XP120 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm XP120's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony W830's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Sony W830 vs Fujifilm XP120: Sensor Comparison

Sony W830 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Bionz processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm XP120 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the W830 and XP120 sensor size comparison.

Sony W830 vs Fujifilm XP120 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony W830 and Fujifilm XP120 Cameras


Sony W830 and Fujifilm XP120 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Sony W830 vs Fujifilm XP120 Lens Specs Comparison

Sony W830 features a 25-200 mm F3.3-6.3 8× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm XP120 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5x zoom lens.

Sony W830 has 3mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm XP120. At f3.30, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Sony W830 has 60mm longer reach than the Fujifilm XP120. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Fujifilm XP120 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

W830
XP120
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

W830
XP120
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

W830
XP120
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

W830
XP120
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Sony W830 and Fujifilm XP120 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sony W830 and Fujifilm XP120 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.

Sony W830 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP120 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
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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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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Sony W830 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XP120 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 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
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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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Sony W830 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP120 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
200 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
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.30
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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: 210 shots
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Sony W830 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XP120 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
122g
8.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
203g
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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Sony W830 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP120 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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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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Sony W830 vs Fujifilm XP120: 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 Sony W830 and Fujifilm XP120, 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 Sony W830 and Fujifilm XP120 scores compare:

Sony W830
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #71 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #991 out of 1225 in all Cameras
Fujifilm XP120
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #7 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #580 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XP120 has a higher Overall Score than the Sony W830 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony W830 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Brand Sony Fujifilm
Announced 2014-01-07 2017-01-05
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type CCD 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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 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 25-200 mm (8×) 28-140 mm (5x)
Max Aperture F3.3-6.3 F3.9-4.9
Macro Focus Range n/a 9cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.7" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1600s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 2.80 m (with ISO auto) 4.40 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 122g 203g
Dimensions 93 x 52 x 23mm 110 x 71 x 28mm
Battery Life n/a 210 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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