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Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XP150

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XP150 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
  • Announced February 2009
Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XP150 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XP150, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was revealed 3 years prior to the Fujifilm XP150 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm A100 grades vs the Fujifilm XP150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Fujifilm XP150

 Fujifilm A100 Fujifilm XP150 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Fujifilm A100

 Fujifilm XP150 Fujifilm A100 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm XP150

 Fujifilm A100 Fujifilm XP150 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XP150 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 features exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP150 has sizing of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XP150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 versus the Fujifilm XP150.

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XP150 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm XP150 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XP150 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XP150 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm XP150.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP150 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XP150 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography information
Fujifilm XP150 Street photography information
54
lighter than average (124 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP150 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography features
Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography features
56
lighter than average (124 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
weather proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography info
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP150
25
lighter than average (124 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XP150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm XP150
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Fujifilm FinePix XP150
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Fujifilm FinePix XP150
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-04 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1")
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 life - 300 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $260