Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XF1
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Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XF1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XF1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A100 & Fujifilm XF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A100 Gallery & Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Fujifilm XF1
Fujifilm A100 | Fujifilm XF1 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Fujifilm A100
Fujifilm XF1 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 44 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm XF1
Fujifilm A100 | Fujifilm XF1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Fujifilm XF1 | |
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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 |