Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S3600

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm A100 versus Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and S3600 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was announced 5 years before the S3600 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up against the S3600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A100 and Nikon Coolpix S3600. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm A100 Gallery and Nikon S3600 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm A100 comes with outside 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) whilst the Nikon S3600 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm A100 versus Nikon S3600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the S3600.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and S3600 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and S3600.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S3600 to resolve extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.