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Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2012
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Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm A100 was introduced 4 years before the Fujifilm XF1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm A100 grades against the Fujifilm XF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Fujifilm XF1

 Fujifilm A100 Fujifilm XF1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Fujifilm A100

 Fujifilm XF1 Fujifilm A100 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2009Newer by 44 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm XF1

 Fujifilm A100 Fujifilm XF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 has exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Fujifilm XF1 has dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm XF1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 versus the Fujifilm XF1.

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm XF1 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm XF1.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm XF1 will resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF1
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography details
Fujifilm XF1 Street photography details
54
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than others (255 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography info
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (255g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XF1
22
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
heavier than others (255g)
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Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm XF1
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Fujifilm XF1
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Fujifilm XF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-04 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 255 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 199
Other
Battery model - NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $380