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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon A100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon A100 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix Z808EXR
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2016
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon A100 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Nikon A100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Z800EXR (12MP) and A100 (20MP) and the Z800EXR (1/2") and A100 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Z800EXR was announced 6 years earlier than the A100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z800EXR matches up against the A100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Nikon A100

 Z800EXR A100 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 A100 Z800EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2016July 2010More modern by 66 months

Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Nikon A100

 Z800EXR A100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm Z800EXR comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon A100 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z800EXR against the A100.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z800EXR and A100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z800EXR and A100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z800EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon A100 will offer greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Z800EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon A100
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW files
38
MP count decent (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Street photography information
Nikon A100 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (158 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Sports photography with Nikon A100
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.1 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Travel photography advice
Nikon A100 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (158 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
better than average battery life (250 shots)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon A100
32
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
44
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Vlogging advice
Nikon A100 Vlogging advice
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (158g)
32
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z800EXR and Nikon A100
 FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXRNikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR Nikon Coolpix A100
Otherwise known as FinePix Z808EXR -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-21 2016-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.1 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158g (0.35 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 250 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $162