Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm S4200

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm S4200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was brought out 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S4200 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm A100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up versus the Fujifilm S4200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A100 & Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A100 Gallery & Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 has got exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4200 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the Fujifilm S4200.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm S4200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm S4200.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S4200 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.