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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon AW120 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Nikon AW120
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm A100 AW120 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Fujifilm A100

 AW120 Fujifilm A100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm A100 AW120 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and AW120 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than average (124 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography information
Nikon AW120 Sports photography information
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (350 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography details
Nikon AW120 Travel photography details
56
lighter than average (124g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography info
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography info
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW120 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (124 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Nikon AW120
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Nikon Coolpix AW120
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