Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm T550

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm T550, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was announced 4 years before the Fujifilm T550 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm A100 grades versus the Fujifilm T550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A100 and Fujifilm FinePix T550. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm A100 Gallery and Fujifilm T550 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 has physical measurements 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 T550 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm T550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A100 versus the Fujifilm T550.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm T550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm T550.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm T550 to resolve more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.