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Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm S8100fd, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was brought out within a month of the Fujifilm S8100fd which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up vs the Fujifilm S8100fd when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm A100 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Fujifilm A100

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm A100 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm A100 Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A100 has got external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8100fd has proportions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

See the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm S8100fd in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 95 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should really consider the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A100
Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
54
lighter than others (124g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others (124 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
35
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than others (124 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
24
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-04 2009-01-15
Body design Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 405 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $300