Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S5100
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched August 2010
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In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm A100 was brought out 18 months earlier than the S5100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm A100 grades vs the S5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A100 and Nikon Coolpix S5100. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A100 Gallery and Nikon S5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Nikon S5100
| Fujifilm A100 | S5100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Fujifilm A100
| S5100 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon S5100
| Fujifilm A100 | S5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm A100 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon S5100 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the S5100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and S5100 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and S5100.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S5100 to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-04 | 2010-08-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| 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 | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.7-6.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 124g (0.27 lbs) | 132g (0.29 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - | EN-EL10 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $0 | $200 |