Fujifilm A100 vs Leica C

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm A100 vs Leica C, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the C (12MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm A100 was released 5 years prior to the C and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm A100 grades against the C in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A100 & Leica C. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm A100 Gallery & Leica C Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 offers outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Leica C has dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the C.

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

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and C.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm A100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Leica C will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.