Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S31

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon S31, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the S31 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm A100 was launched 5 years earlier than the S31 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up vs the S31 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A100 and Nikon Coolpix S31. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm A100 Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon S31 has dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon S31 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the S31.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and S31 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and S31.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm A100 features the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The older Fujifilm A100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.