Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S5200

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm A100 versus Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and S5200 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was announced 5 years prior to the S5200 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm A100 grades versus the S5200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A100 & Nikon Coolpix S5200. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A100 Gallery & Nikon S5200 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 comes with physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5200 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the S5200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and S5200 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and S5200.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S5200 to resolve more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.