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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L100

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Updated by Nikon L110
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L100 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the L100 (10MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was manufactured at a similar time to the L100 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm A100 grades against the L100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Nikon L100

 Fujifilm A100 L100 

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm A100

 L100 Fujifilm A100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon L100

 Fujifilm A100 L100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm A100 has outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon L100 has specifications of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the L100.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and L100 is 95 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and L100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography features
Nikon L100 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography features
Nikon L100 Street photography features
54
lighter than competition (124g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A100
Sports photography with Nikon L100
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography information
Nikon L100 Travel photography information
55
lighter than competition (124g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Nikon L100
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
38
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (124g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Nikon L100
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Nikon Coolpix L100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-04 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 360g (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $399