Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XP30

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XP30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was revealed 3 years prior to the Fujifilm XP30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm A100 grades vs the Fujifilm XP30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A100 & Fujifilm FinePix XP30. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm A100 Gallery & Fujifilm XP30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 comes with exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP30 has measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the Fujifilm XP30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm XP30 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm XP30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP30 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.