• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm Z100fd advantages over Fujifilm XP120

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.76 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    180 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 27 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    138g vs 203g
    Lighter weight

Fujifilm XP120 advantages over Fujifilm Z100fd

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Newer
    7 years vs 16 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.4 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.4 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    10 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus FE-340

Fujifilm Z100fd
Olympus FE-340
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster shutter

Compare Fujifilm Z100fd vs Olympus FE-340

Fujifilm XP120
Olympus FE-340
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Waterproof
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus FE-340

Compared to Samsung TL9

Fujifilm Z100fd
Samsung TL9
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels

Compare Fujifilm Z100fd vs Samsung TL9

Fujifilm XP120
Samsung TL9
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung TL9

Compared to Nikon S60

Fujifilm Z100fd
Nikon S60
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • HDMI out

Compare Fujifilm Z100fd vs Nikon S60

Fujifilm XP120
Nikon S60
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S60

Compared to Fujifilm XP90

Fujifilm Z100fd
Fujifilm XP90
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm Z100fd vs Fujifilm XP90

Fujifilm XP120
Fujifilm XP90
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP90

Compared to Fujifilm XP130

Fujifilm Z100fd
Fujifilm XP130
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $109
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Waterproof

Compare Fujifilm Z100fd vs Fujifilm XP130

Fujifilm XP120
Fujifilm XP130
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $109
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth

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