Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon AW120
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon AW120 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
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
- Announced February 2014
- Replaced the Nikon AW110
- Newer Model is Nikon AW130
Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon AW120 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon AW120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and AW120 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe Fujifilm A100 was introduced 6 years before the AW120 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm A100 scores versus the AW120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon AW120 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A100 and Nikon Coolpix AW120. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm A100 Gallery and Nikon AW120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Nikon AW120
Fujifilm A100 | AW120 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Fujifilm A100
AW120 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | February 2009 | Fresher by 60 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon AW120
Fujifilm A100 | AW120 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm A100 offers outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon AW120 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon AW120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the AW120.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and AW120 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and AW120.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon AW120 to provide greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Nikon Coolpix AW120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Nikon Coolpix AW120 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-02-04 | 2014-02-07 |
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 | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124 grams (0.27 pounds) | 213 grams (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $0 | $350 |