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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S32

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S32 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
  • Released February 2009
Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S32 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm A100 versus Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and S32 (13MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm A100 was introduced 6 years prior to the S32 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm A100 grades against the S32 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Nikon S32

 Fujifilm A100 S32 

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Fujifilm A100

 S32 Fujifilm A100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2009Newer by 60 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon S32

 Fujifilm A100 S32 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 enjoys physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon S32 has sizing of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A100 versus Nikon S32 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 differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the S32.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and S32 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and S32.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S32 will give you greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography highlights
Nikon S32 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than others in class (124g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography advice
Nikon S32 Sports photography advice
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/3")
low battery pack (220 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A100
Travel photography with Nikon S32
56
lighter than others in class (124g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Nikon S32
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
34
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S32 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (124g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
30
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Nikon S32
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Nikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Nikon Coolpix S32
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-04 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 life - 220 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $180