• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 33.00mm - 165.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm AX650 advantages over Nikon AW120

  • Less expensive
    $90 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    165 mm vs 120 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 420 vs 350 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Nikon AW120 advantages over Fujifilm AX650

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    921k 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
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 33 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1400 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • 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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm AX300

Fujifilm AX650
Fujifilm AX300
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm AX650 vs Fujifilm AX300

Nikon AW120
Fujifilm AX300
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon AW120 vs Fujifilm AX300

Compared to Fujifilm AX550

Fujifilm AX650
Fujifilm AX550
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm AX650 vs Fujifilm AX550

Nikon AW120
Fujifilm AX550
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon AW120 vs Fujifilm AX550

Compared to Canon A1400

Fujifilm AX650
Canon A1400
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm AX650 vs Canon A1400

Nikon AW120
Canon A1400
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon AW120 vs Canon A1400

Compared to Nikon L32

Fujifilm AX650
Nikon L32
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels

Compare Fujifilm AX650 vs Nikon L32

Nikon AW120
Nikon L32
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels

Compare Nikon AW120 vs Nikon L32

Compared to Nikon AW130

Fujifilm AX650
Nikon AW130
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Lighter weight
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm AX650 vs Nikon AW130

Nikon AW120
Nikon AW130
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Slow-motion videos

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