Fujifilm Finepix XP130 Detailed Review

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Also Finepix XP130 was introduced by Fujifilm in January 2018. It belongs to the outdoor and action cams category.

Fujifilm is well-known and shouldn’t require further introduction, please see our manufacturer’s page for more digital cameras by Fujifilm.

Brand Fujifilm
Category Outdoor & Action
Date 01/2018
Protection

Fujifilm Finepix XP130 has environmental sealing and different protection features. Let’s see in the list below:

Waterproof 20.00 meter
Drop from height 1.75 meter
Temp. range from -10.00 °C
Sensor Properties

The Finepix XP130’s image sensor has an effective resolution of around 16 megapixel. The resolution is somewhat below average but will be sufficient for most purposes. Photos with this resolution can easily be printed to A3 size.

The Fujifilm does not support recording RAW images. RAW images are stored as they come from the sensor, without any in-camera processing or sharpening. Converting to JPEG or other formats takes place on the computeand involves one extra processing step but will almost always result in superior image quality.

Format 1/2.33″
Resolution 16.00 Megapixel
Continuous 10 FPS
RAW support
Lens
Interchangeable
Focal length (min) 28mm
Focal length (max) 140mm
Aperture (max) 3.9
Aperture (min) 4.9
Shutter

The Finepix XP130’s shutter speed varies from 1/2000s to 4s.

The highest shutter speed of the Fujifilm is just 1/2000s. That’s no longer state of the art and may cause problems in challenging light conditions.

Max. shutter speed 1/2000s
Min. shutter speed 4s
Sensitivity Properties

The Finepix XP130’s sensitivity goes from 100 ISO und 6400 ISO, a very useful and practical range.

Automatic
Min. sensitivity 100 ISO
Max. sensitivity 6400 ISO
Exposure Modes

The Finepix XP130 supports all general exposure modes.

Multi
Center weight
Partial
Spot
Flash Specs

The Finepix XP130 features a built-in flash with a range of up to 4m (15 ft.). That’s on the low end and will only work for very close subjects.

A hotshoe is missing from the Fujifilm.

Built-in
Range 4.40m
(15 ft.)
Hot shoe
Display Specs

The Finepix XP130 features a monitor with a diagonal of 76.00mm (3.0 in.) and a resolution of c. 0.92 megapixel. That’s about average.

Unfortunately, the Finepix XP130’s monitor is not articulated. That can make it tricky to frame your subject in some situations, e.g. when taking selfies.

The Finepix XP130 does not feature a touch screen.

Display characteristics at a glance:

Type LCD
Size 76.00mm (diagonal)
(3.0 in.)
Resolution 0.92 megapixel
Articulated
Touch screen
Video Specs

Finepix XP130 video supported the resolution with 1920 x 1080 pixel.

ACamera is not equipped with an external microphone.

Fujifilm Finepix XP130 Video parameters:

Max. resolution 1920 x 1080 pixel
…with frame rates 30 frames/second
60 frames/second
External microphone
Connectivity & Wireless Specs

The Finepix XP130 has Wifi connectivity already built-in. Use Wifi to transfer images to a smartphone or computer and to remote control the camera. With NFC, camera and smartphone can be paired without the need for passwords.

Connect the Fujifilm to a monitor or TV set over HDMI.

The Fujifilm supports USB 2.0.

Connection parameters:

WiFi
Bluetooth
NFC
Remote (wired)
Remote (infrared)
Apps
HDMI (standard)
HDMI (mini)
HDMI (micro)
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB Micro
USB Mini
USB-C
Custom
Memory

The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards.

Memory cards characteristics:

Slots 1
Memory cards SD
SDHC
SDXC
Battery

The Fujifilm Finepix XP130 works with a NP-45S LiIon battery. The battery lifetime is an average 240 shots. That’s on the lower side of things for a full day, consider a spare battery for the Finepix XP130.

The battery can be charged over USB while in camera. Very useful, especially on vacation when most people bring a USB charger for their smartphone anyway.

The Finepix XP130’s battery battery parameters:

Type NP-45S LiIon
Removable
In-camera charging
Battery life 240 photos
Size

The Fujifilm Finepix XP130’s dimensions are 109.6 x 71 x 27.8mm³. (4.3″ x 2.8″ x 1.1″). This includes the lens. The camera’s weight is only 208 grams (6.7 oz.), lens included.

Here is front and top view of the Finepix XP130:

Dimensions Comparison

To put the size of the camera in context, here it is next to a typical ID card (c. 86mm x 55mm, about the size of a credit card).

The Finepix XP130 is not much bigger:

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