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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm A100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1770
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm S1600 versus Fujifilm A100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was revealed 13 months after the Fujifilm A100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm A100 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S1600 grades versus the Fujifilm A100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Fujifilm A100

 S1600 Fujifilm A100 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the FujiFilm S1600

 Fujifilm A100 S1600 

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm A100

 S1600 Fujifilm A100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A100 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S1600 and the Fujifilm A100.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and Fujifilm A100 is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and Fujifilm A100.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm S1600 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger S1600 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Fujifilm A100
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography details
Fujifilm A100 Sports photography details
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm A100 Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
55
lighter than competition in class (124g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography information
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging info
Fujifilm A100 Vlogging info
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
25
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm A100
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Fujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Fujifilm FinePix A100
Also Known as FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-02-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $0