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Fujifilm XP120 Review

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    Main Features

    • 16MP - 1/2.3" 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
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 203g. 110 x 71 x 28 mm
    • Weather Sealed Body
    • Replaced by Fujifilm XP130
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    Fujifilm XP120 Overview

    First introduced in January 2017 , Fujifilm FinePix XP120 is a 16.0MP Waterproof camera with a 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 lens. Fujifilm later replaced XP120 with XP130. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these cameras:
    Compare Fujifilm FinePix XP120 vs Fujifilm XP130

    Fujifilm XP120 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Fujifilm XP120 has an Overall Score of 46/100 and ranked #108 out of 629 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Waterproof), and ranked #575 out of 1220 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Fujifilm XP120 Physical Specs
    Fujifilm XP120 weighs 203 g (0.45 lb / 7.16 oz) and has external dimensions of 110 x 71 x 28 mm (4.33 x 2.8 x 1.1″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 28mm, it also has an average thickness.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Fujifilm XP120 with the dimensions:

    Fujifilm XP120 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Fujifilm XP120 Camera Body

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Fujifilm XP120, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Fujifilm XP120 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Fujifilm XP120 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery

    Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Fujifilm XP120 with its main competitors:

    Fujifilm XP120 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs XP120 Thickness vs XP120
    Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Camera Fujifilm XP130
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    207g 4g heavier 28mm equal thickness
    Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Camera Fujifilm XP90
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    203g equal weight 28mm equal thickness
    Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Camera Olympus TG-5
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    250g 47g heavier 32mm 4mm thicker
    Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Camera Fujifilm XP80
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    179g 24g lighter 26mm 2mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Camera Fujifilm XP70
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    179g 24g lighter 26mm 2mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Camera Olympus TG-6
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    253g 50g heavier 32mm 4mm thicker
    Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Camera Panasonic TS30
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    142g 61g lighter 20mm 8mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Camera Nikon W300
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    231g 28g heavier 29mm 1mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Fujifilm XP120 has environmental sealings (waterproof, shockproof, dustproof, freezeproof)

    Fujifilm XP120 Sensor and Photography Features

    Fujifilm XP120 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. XP120 has a native ISO range of 100 - 3200 which can be boosted to 6400 but unfortunately, Fujifilm XP120 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider or in the same price range.

    Fujifilm XP120 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Fujifilm XP120 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Waterproof cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Fujifilm XP120's 1/2.3" sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Fujifilm XP120 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Fujifilm XP120 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Fujifilm XP120 Lens

    Fujifilm XP120 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5x zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 28mm and 140mm reach on tele gives a lot of flexibility and satisfy most of your needs.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    XP120
    Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    XP120
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f3.90 at 28mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end and neither at tele end with its f4.90.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    XP120
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    XP120
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    XP120 is also equipped with Sensor-shift image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Fujifilm XP120's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.



    Fujifilm XP120 LCD

    Fujifilm XP120 has a Fixed Type 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 920k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    Fujifilm XP120 back view and LCD

    XP120 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider (Compare) or (Compare).
    If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

    Fujifilm XP120 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Fujifilm XP120 features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g/n) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection.One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our XP120. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    You can connect XP120 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Battery

    Fujifilm XP120 is powered by a proprietary battery which provides a shooting life of 210 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 255 shots, Fujifilm XP120 has a short battery life for its class so we strongly recommend XP120 owners to buy some extra batteries.

    Battery Life Comparison in Waterproof Cameras

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    Olympus TG-4 with its 380shots is the model with longest battery life among Waterproof cameras. Check the comparison of Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-4 or take a look at Longest Battery Life Waterproof cameras list.

    Fujifilm XP120 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Camera Fujifilm XP130
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    1920 x 1080 240shots Yes Yes No
    Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Camera Fujifilm XP90
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    1920 x 1080 210shots Yes No No
    Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Camera Olympus TG-5
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    3840 x 2160 340shots Yes No No
    Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Camera Fujifilm XP80
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    1920 x 1080 210shots Yes No No
    Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Camera Fujifilm XP70
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    1920 x 1080 210shots Yes No No
    Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Camera Olympus TG-6
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    3840 x 2160 340shots Yes No No
    Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Camera Panasonic TS30
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    1280 x 720 250shots No No No
    Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Camera Nikon W300
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    3840 x 2160 280shots Yes Yes No

    Fujifilm XP120 Video Features

    With Fujifilm XP120, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60p fps and save in and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Fujifilm XP120 will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    XP120 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker.
    Fujifilm XP120 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider or in a similar price range.

    Fujifilm XP120 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Fujifilm XP120 can shoot continuously at max speed of 10.0 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately XP120 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Fujifilm XP120 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    Fujifilm XP120 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    Fujifilm XP120 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Fujifilm XP120 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Water Proof down to 20m
    Shock Proof up to 1.8m
    Freeze Proof down to -10C
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    Image Stabilization
    Full HD Video
    Face Detection Focusing
    920k dots LCD Resolution
    10.0fps Shooting w/ Mechanical Shutter
    203g Light Body
    Manual Focusing
    Environmental Sealing
    Timelapse Recording
    Remote control with a smartphone
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    CONs
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 3.200
    Low Battery Life: 210 shots
    No Manual Exposure
    Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
    Slow Lens at Tele: f4.90
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    What type of Photography is Fujifilm XP120 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Fujifilm XP120 in 5 different photography areas.

    Fujifilm XP120 for Portrait Photography

    Fujifilm XP120 has a score of 34 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theXP120.
    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

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm XP120 for Portrait Photography

    Fujifilm XP120 for Street Photography

    Fujifilm XP120 has a score of 67 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Waterproof Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Manual Focus Mode
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Image Stabilization
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Small Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm XP120 for Street Photography

    Fujifilm XP120 for Sports Photography

    Fujifilm XP120 has a score of 25 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theXP120.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    Wireless Connection
    Manual Focus Mode
    Image Stabilization
    Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
    140 mm Tele Lens
    Focus Points
    Poor Battery Life: 210 shots
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm XP120 for Sports Photography

    Fujifilm XP120 for Daily Photography

    Fujifilm XP120 has a score of 57 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    203g
    Environmental Sealings
    5.0X Optical Zoom
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm XP120 for Daily Photography

    Fujifilm XP120 for Landscape Photography

    Fujifilm XP120 has a score of 22 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theXP120.
    Manual Focus Mode
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Environmental Sealings
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm XP120 for Landscape Photography
    Fujifilm XP120 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Fujifilm XP120 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Fujifilm XP120 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Fujifilm XP120

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Fujifilm XP120 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Fujifilm XP120
    Does the Fujifilm XP120 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Fujifilm XP120 have RAW support?
    Does the Fujifilm XP120 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Fujifilm XP120 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Fujifilm XP120?
    What is the Sensor Size of Fujifilm XP120?
    is the Fujifilm XP120 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Fujifilm XP120 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Fujifilm XP120 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Fujifilm XP120?
    What is the Weight of Fujifilm XP120?
    What are the Dimensions of Fujifilm XP120?
    Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Fujifilm
    Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120
    Announced 2017-01-05
    Body Type Ultracompact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Number of Lenses
    Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x)
    Max Aperture F3.9-4.9
    Macro Focus Range 9cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 3"
    Screen Resolution 920k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 4s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/2000s
    Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation n/a
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO)
    Flash Modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type BSI-CMOS
    Sensor Size 1/2.3"
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 16 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456
    Max Native ISO 3,200
    Max Boosted ISO 6400
    Min Native ISO 100
    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
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 203g
    Physical Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm
    Battery Life 210 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
    Storage Slots 1


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