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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon P310

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon P310 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
  • Launched February 2009
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P300
  • Successor is Nikon P330
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon P310 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and P310 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was launched 4 years prior to the P310 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm A100 grades against the P310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Nikon P310

 Fujifilm A100 P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Fujifilm A100

 P310 Fujifilm A100 
LaunchedJune 2012February 2009Newer by 41 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon P310

 Fujifilm A100 P310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 enjoys exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon P310 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 versus the P310.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and P310 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and P310.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon P310 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A100
Street photography with Nikon P310
54
lighter than competition (124g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography details
Nikon P310 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
55
lighter than competition (124g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
54
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (124 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
36
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Nikon P310
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Nikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Nikon Coolpix P310
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-04 2012-06-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 230 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $700